Certification Exam

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Certification exam assisting with Physical examinations

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1.

Which Section of the patient history is considered to be the reason for the office visit?
- A.
  
  Assessment of body systems (review of symptoms)
- B.
  
  Personal history
- C.
  
  Family medical history
- D.
  
  Past medical history
- E.
  
  Chief complaint
Correct Answer
E. Chief complaint
2.

When using the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) method for medical recording, which of the following areas is the patient's history housed in?
- A.
  
  Objective findings
- B.
  
  Database
- C.
  
  Problem list
- D.
  
  Initial plan
- E.
  
  Progress notes
Correct Answer
B. Database
3.

Which of the following would be considered to be a symptom
- A.
  
  Hypertension
- B.
  
  Diabetes
- C.
  
  Pregnancy
- D.
  
  Arthritis
- E.
  
  Dizziness
Correct Answer
E. Dizziness
4.

In which part of the SOAP charting system can the diagnosis be found?
- A.
  
  Subjective
- B.
  
  Objective
- C.
  
  Assessment
- D.
  
  Plan
- E.
  
  Problem list
Correct Answer
C. Assessment
5.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline when charting?
- A.
  
  Double-checking to make sure that you have the correct patient chart
- B.
  
  Using black ink
- C.
  
  Lengthy, superfluous entries
- D.
  
  The patient's name should appear on each page of the record
- E.
  
  Dating and initialing each entry
Correct Answer
C. Lengthy, superfluous entries
6.

Which of the following is NOT acceptable practice for the medical assistant when preparing the patients for an examination?
- A.
  
  Have the patient undres from the waist up
- B.
  
  Take the patient's height, weight, vital signs
- C.
  
  Have the patient empty his or her bladder
- D.
  
  The medical assistant remaining in the room with an elderly patient
- E.
  
  The removal of all clothing, including unbderwear and stockings
Correct Answer
A. Have the patient undres from the waist up
7.

Which position is used for patients having difficulty breathing?
- A.
  
  Sims'
- B.
  
  Spne
- C.
  
  Fowler's
- D.
  
  Trendelenburg
- E.
  
  Knee-chest
Correct Answer
C. Fowler's
8.

Which position is used for pelvic examinations?
- A.
  
  Proctologic
- B.
  
  Knee-chest
- C.
  
  Lithotomy
- D.
  
  Prone
- E.
  
  Semi-Fowler's
Correct Answer
C. Lithotomy
9.

Which method of examination is used to gauge the growth of the body or to determine the size?
- A.
  
  Mesuration
- B.
  
  Inspection
- C.
  
  Palpation
- D.
  
  Percussion
- E.
  
  Ausculation
Correct Answer
A. Mesuration
10.

Which instrument is used to examine the interior eye?
- A.
  
  Opthalmoscope
- B.
  
  Percussion hammer
- C.
  
  Otoscope
- D.
  
  Sthethoscope
- E.
  
  Tuning fork
Correct Answer
A. Opthalmoscope
11.

Which of the following pieces of equipment is NOT typically used in a CPX?
- A.
  
  Sphygomomanometer
- B.
  
  Syringe
- C.
  
  Fixative
- D.
  
  Penlight
- E.
  
  Nasal speculum
Correct Answer
B. Syringe
12.

Which of the following diagnostic or laboratory tests may be ordered for a CPX?
- A.
  
  Blood chemistry profile & complete blood count
- B.
  
  Electrocardiogram
- C.
  
  Visual acuity
- D.
  
  Pulmonary function test
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above
13.

What instrument is used to test the reflexes of the body?
- A.
  
  Tuning fork
- B.
  
  Emesis basin
- C.
  
  Percussion hammer
- D.
  
  Laryngeal mirror
- E.
  
  Proctosigmoidoscope
Correct Answer
C. Percussion hammer
14.

Which of the following represents an item that would be documented under past medical history?
- A.
  
  Mother deceased
- B.
  
  Sleeps 8 hours a night on average
- C.
  
  Vomiting
- D.
  
  Tonsillectomy
- E.
  
  Respirations regular
Correct Answer
D. Tonsillectomy
15.

Which of the followng would be correct for the medical assistant to document in a patient's chart?
- A.
  
  Cc: " I have pain on the right side of my stomach"
- B.
  
  Cc: "The patient c/o pain in the RLQ of the abdomen
- C.
  
  B/P: 120:70 R:16 T:99.6
- D.
  
  Allergies: none, Meds: none
- E.
  
  The pts. Troat appears to be infected with strep
Correct Answer
A. Cc: " I have pain on the right side of my stomach"
16.

Which term refers to blood in the stool?
- A.
  
  Hematuria
- B.
  
  Leukoplakia
- C.
  
  Hemoptysis
- D.
  
  Laryngitis
- E.
  
  Tinnitus
Correct Answer
A. Hematuria
17.

The area of flexation in the groin area between the hips and legs is referred to as
- A.
  
  Hernia
- B.
  
  Axilla
- C.
  
  Renal colic
- D.
  
  Inguinal
- E.
  
  Orifice
Correct Answer
D. Inguinal
18.

An itchy skin rash, commonly called hives, is also referred to as
- A.
  
  Urticaria
- B.
  
  Leukorrhea
- C.
  
  Cyanosis
- D.
  
  Rosacea
- E.
  
  Oliguria
Correct Answer
A. Urticaria
19.

The intraocular pressure of the eye is measured with a/ an
- A.
  
  Otoscope
- B.
  
  Opthalmoscope
- C.
  
  Tonometer
- D.
  
  Penlight
- E.
  
  Titmus II
Correct Answer
C. Tonometer

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Certification Exam

Which Section of the patient history is considered to be the reason for the office visit?

When using the problem-oriented medical record (POMR) method for medical recording, which of the following areas is the patient's history housed in?

Which of the following would be considered to be a symptom

In which part of the SOAP charting system can the diagnosis be found?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended guideline when charting?

Which of the following is NOT acceptable practice for the medical assistant when preparing the patients for an examination?

Which position is used for patients having difficulty breathing?

Which position is used for pelvic examinations?

Which method of examination is used to gauge the growth of the body or to determine the size?

Which instrument is used to examine the interior eye?

Which of the following pieces of equipment is NOT typically used in a CPX?

Which of the following diagnostic or laboratory tests may be ordered for a CPX?

What instrument is used to test the reflexes of the body?

Which of the following represents an item that would be documented under past medical history?

Which of the followng would be correct for the medical assistant to document in a patient's chart?

Which term refers to blood in the stool?

The area of flexation in the groin area between the hips and legs is referred to as

An itchy skin rash, commonly called hives, is also referred to as

The intraocular pressure of the eye is measured with a/ an