CHAPTER 5 - PHYSICAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS

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A complete patient examination consists of a physical examination and laboratory tests

False

Arthritis is an example of chronic illness

True

An otoscope is used to examine the eyes

False

A patient should be identified by name and date of birth

True

The reason for weighing a prenatal patient is to determine the baby's due date

False

The height of an adult should be measured every office visit

False

The lithotomy position is used to examine the vagina

True

Inspection involves the observation of the patient for any signs of disease

True

Measuring blood pressure is an example of auscultation

False

The supine position is used to examine the back

False

The prognosis is what is wrong with the patient

False

A risk factor means that a patient will develop a certain disease

False

Electrocardiography is an example of a therapeutic procedure

False

The function of a speculum is to open a body orifice for viewing

True

The process of measuring the patient is called mensuration

True

A reason for weighing a child is to determine drug dosage

True

The purpose for draping a patient is to make it easier for the physician to examine the patient

False

Sims' position is used for flexible sigmoidoscopy

True

Measuring pulse is an example of percussion

False

BMI is the acronym for body mass index

True

A bacterial spore consists of a hard, thick-walled capsule that can resist adverse conditions

True

The purpose of sanitization is to remove all microorganisms and spores from a contaminated article

False

According to OSHA, gloves do not need to be worn during the sanitization process

False

Glutaraldehyde (Cidex) is a high-level disinfectant

True

High-level disinfection kills all microorganisms but not spores

True

Sterilization is the process of destroying all forms of microbial life except for bacterial spores

False

Autoclave tape indicates whether an autoclaved item is sterile

False

The wrapper used to autoclave articles should prevent contaminants from getting in during handling and storage

True

Tap water should be used in the autoclave

False

The inside of the autoclave should be wiped every day with a damp cloth

True

The agent used to destroy microorganisms on article depends on the size of the article

False

The purpose of the Hazard Communications Standard is to ensure that employees do not use hazardous chemicals in the workplace

False

The Hazard

Communications Standard requires the label of a hazardous chemical include GHS hazard pictograms

True

Stethoscopes must be decontaminated using a high-level disinfectant

False

The most common temperature and pressure for autoclaving is 212 degrees