Physical Examination: General Examination

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  • 1. 

    (Blank) [2 words] includes measuring height, weight, waist circumference, determining the body-mass index.

    Explanation
    Clinical Anthropometry includes measuring height, weight, waist circumference, and determining the body-mass index. This process involves collecting precise measurements of various body parameters to assess an individual's physical characteristics and overall health. These measurements can provide valuable information about body composition, nutritional status, and potential health risks. Clinical Anthropometry is commonly used in medical settings to monitor growth and development, evaluate nutritional interventions, and assess the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular disorders.

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  • 2. 

    Clinical anthropometry-- includes measuring...

    • A.

      Distance between eyes.

    • B.

      Height

    • C.

      Width and height of the face.

    • D.

      Weight

    • E.

      Waist Circumference

    • F.

      Determining Body-Mass Index (BMI)

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. Height
    D. Weight
    E. Waist Circumference
    F. Determining Body-Mass Index (BMI)
    Explanation
    Clinical anthropometry involves measuring various physical characteristics of an individual. These measurements include height, weight, waist circumference, and determining the Body-Mass Index (BMI). Height is the measurement of a person's vertical stature, weight is the measurement of the force exerted by gravity on an individual's body, waist circumference is the measurement of the distance around the waist, and BMI is a calculation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height. These measurements are important in assessing an individual's overall health and can provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.

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  • 3. 

    General Examination measuring the following Vital signs:

    • A.

      Body Temperature

    • B.

      Blood Pressure

    • C.

      WBC

    • D.

      Heart Rate

    • E.

      Respiratory Rate

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Body Temperature
    B. Blood Pressure
    D. Heart Rate
    E. Respiratory Rate
    Explanation
    This answer includes the vital signs that are typically measured in a general examination: body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate. These vital signs provide important information about a person's overall health and can help identify any abnormalities or potential health issues.

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  • 4. 

    Body Temperature

    • A.

      Most practitioners take the temperature orally.

    • B.

      Healthy normal temperatures vary between 34.5°C-38.1°C.

    • C.

      Healthy normal temperatures vary between 36.2°C-37.4°C.

    • D.

      Healthy normal temperatures vary between 36.5°C-37.1°C.

    • E.

      Body Temperature fluctuates normally in women depending on where they are in their cycle.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Most practitioners take the temperature orally.
    D. Healthy normal temperatures vary between 36.5°C-37.1°C.
    E. Body Temperature fluctuates normally in women depending on where they are in their cycle.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Most practitioners take the temperature orally." This is because taking the temperature orally is a common method used by healthcare professionals to measure body temperature. The other options are incorrect because they provide information about the range of healthy normal temperatures and how body temperature fluctuates in women, which are not directly related to the method of taking the temperature.

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  • 5. 

    Healthy normal temperatures vary between (blank) [type less°C]

    Correct Answer(s)
    36.5-37.1
    Explanation
    Healthy normal temperatures vary between 36.5-37.1 degrees Celsius. This range is considered to be the average normal body temperature for most individuals. It is important to note that individual body temperatures can vary slightly, but this range is generally accepted as the normal temperature range for a healthy person.

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  • 6. 

    Causes of elevated body temperature.

    • A.

      Infectious process.

    • B.

      Over sleeping

    • C.

      Inflammatory processes: Post surgery, injury, immune disorders and diseases.

    • D.

      Malignancy

    • E.

      Blood Disorders-Acute hemolytic anemia

    • F.

      Body's response to certain drugs.

    • G.

      Hyperthyroidism

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Infectious process.
    C. Inflammatory processes: Post surgery, injury, immune disorders and diseases.
    D. Malignancy
    E. Blood Disorders-Acute hemolytic anemia
    F. Body's response to certain drugs.
    G. Hyperthyroidism
    Explanation
    The given answer includes various causes of elevated body temperature. These include infectious processes, such as infections caused by bacteria or viruses. Inflammatory processes, such as those occurring after surgery, injury, or due to immune disorders and diseases, can also lead to an elevated body temperature. Malignancy, or the presence of cancer cells in the body, can cause an increase in body temperature. Blood disorders, specifically acute hemolytic anemia, can also result in a higher body temperature. The body's response to certain drugs can also cause an elevation in body temperature. Lastly, hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormone, can lead to a higher body temperature.

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