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1) Tonometry checks the:
  1. brain
  2. ears
  3. eyes
    Tonometry is a test that checks the pressure inside the eyes.
  4. heart
2) Which medical procedure uses a speculum, spatula, and cytobrush?
  1. Ear irrigation
  2. Pap smear
    A Pap smear is procedure to collect cells from the cervix to test for abnormalities. A speculum is used to open the vaginal canal and a spatula or cytobrush is used to collect cells from the cervix.
  3. Phlebotomy
  4. Wound dressing
3) In which patient examination technique do doctors use their hands and fingertips to feel for positions and sizes of organs?
  1. Manipulation
  2. Observation
  3. Palpation
    Palpation involves using the hands and fingertips to feel for abnormalities in the body, such as changes in texture, temperature, or tenderness. It is used to assess the size, shape, and position of organs, and detect masses or abnormalities.
  4. Percussion
4) Which patient examination technique involves tapping parts of the body and using the sound produced to gauge the density of structures?
  1. Auscultation
  2. Observation
  3. Palpation
  4. Percussion
    Percussion involves tapping on the body to elicit sounds that can help determine the underlying structures. A hollow organ like the lungs will produce a different sound than a solid organ like the liver.
5) Which patient examination technique involves using a stethoscope to listen for abnormalities in different body parts?
  1. Auscultation
    Auscultation means listening to sounds in the body, usually with a stethoscope. It is used to evaluate sounds from the heart, lungs, bowels, and other organs.
  2. Manipulation
    "Manipulation" means moving a body part to check the range of motion and flexibility.
  3. Mensuration
    "Mensuration" means measuring things like height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.
  4. Palpation
    "Palpation" means using the hands to feel the body for abnormalities.
6) During a pediatric exam, the child’s height, weight and head circumference are plotted onto which chart to gauge whether the child is growing appropriately?
  1. Apgar
  2. Growth
    Growth charts plot a child's height, weight, and head circumference on a graph to check the child is growing properly.
  3. Medical
  4. Pediatric
7) Which test detects cancer by collecting cells from the cervix?
  1. Pap smear
    The Pap smear involves collecting cells from the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. The cells are then examined under a microscope to detect abnormalities, including cervical cancer.
  2. Pelvic exam
  3. Pregnancy test
  4. Ultrasound
8) Which procedure examines the female reproductive organs?
  1. Digital rectal examination
  2. Pelvic exam
    A pelvic exam is a routine medical procedure performed on women to examine the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
  3. Pregnancy test
  4. Prostate exam
9) What is normal body temperature?
  1. 21°C
  2. 32°C
  3. 37°C
    Normal human body temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
  4. 100°C
10) What is the normal range for systolic blood pressure in adults?
  1. 40–69 mm Hg
  2. 60–79 mm Hg
  3. 90–119 mm Hg
    Normal systolic pressure is between 90 and 119 mm Hg.
  4. 120–139 mm Hg
11) What is the normal range for diastolic blood pressure in adults?
  1. 40–69 mmHg
  2. 60–79 mmHg
    Normal diastolic pressure is between 60 and 79 mmHg.
  3. 90–119 mmHg
  4. 120–139 mmHg
12) What is the BMI overweight range?
  1. 16–18.49
  2. 18.5–24.9
  3. 25–29.99
    The ranges are:
    • 18.49 and below. Underweight
    • 18.5–24.9: Normal
    • 25–29.99: Overweight
    • 30.0 and above: Obese
  4. 30–34.99
13) The normal respiratory rate for adults is ________ breaths per minute.
  1. 4–12
  2. 12–20
    The normal respiration rate for an adult at rest ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute.
  3. 20–28
  4. 28–36
14) What is the name of the sounds heard with a stethoscope as a blood pressure cuff is slowly deflated?
  1. Belsky
  2. Korotkoff
    Korotkoff sounds are heard through a stethoscope while taking a blood pressure measurement. They are named after Russian physician Nikolai Korotkoff, who discovered them in 1905. The sounds are caused by the turbulent blood flow through the arteries as the cuff is slowly deflated.
  3. Morozov
  4. Turgenev
15) In which position does the patient lie on their left side with their left leg slightly bent and their right leg sharply bent?
  1. Fowler’s
  2. Prone
  3. Sims’
    In the Sims' position, the patient lies on their left side, with their left leg slightly bent and their right leg sharply bent. It is also called the lateral recumbent position. The image below shows the Sims' position.
  4. Supine
16) Which patient position is commonly used for ECGs?
  1. Fowler’s
  2. Prone
  3. Semi-Fowler’s
  4. Supine
    Electrocardiograms (ECG) are commonly performed in the supine position. In this position, the patient lies flat on their back, The supine position ensures the patient's body is stable for accurate readings.
17) Which patient position is used for barium swallow procedures, nasopharyngeal feedings and respiratory distress, and requires the patient to lie face up, with their upper body elevated at 45-60 degrees?
  1. Dorsal recumbent
  2. Fowler’s
  3. Lithotomy
  4. Semi-Fowler’s
18) In which position does the patient lie face-down?
  1. Fowler’s
  2. Prone
    Lying face-down on the stomach is called the prone position.
  3. Sims’
  4. Supine
19) Which patient position is used for gynecology examinations?
  1. Lateral
  2. Lithotomy
    The lithotomy position is used for gynecology examinations. In the lithotomy position, the patient lies down and their legs are raised and separated.
  3. Sim's position
  4. Trendelenburg
20) What is the name of this chart?
  1. Bakker chart
  2. De Vries chart
  3. Jansen chart
  4. Snellen chart
    The image shows the top of a Snellen chart. Snellen charts are used to test how well people can see.
21) When recording eye exam results, what is the patient's right eye recorded as?
  1. OD
    When recording eye exam results, OS means left eye, OD means right eye, and OU means both eyes.
  2. OR
  3. OS
  4. OU

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