Week 3

Question 1

If a patient gets something in the left eye, prior to irrigation they should be instructed to lie on the:

Answer 1

Left side with the face turned to the left

Question 2

Patients over age 50 should be instructed to routinely test their stool for blood every ____ for detection of cancer of the colon.

Answer 2

year

Question 3

A simple, noninvasive test that measures the patient’s pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SAT) level in the blood is:

Answer 3

pulse oximetry

Question 4

Occasionally, the ear may need to be irrigated. Which of the following would be associated with the need to irrigate the ear?

Answer 4

to remove excess wax

Question 5

Patients may often try to compensate for the hearing loss. Which of the following is not a form of compensation?

Answer 5

talking in a soft voice

Question 6

When conducting a vision screening, using a Snellen chart, a patient is considered legally blind if visual acuity is ____ or less in the better eye with corrective lenses.

Answer 6

20/200

Question 7

A provider performing a diabetic foot exam may look for nerve damage, also known as _______________.

Answer 7

neuropathy

Question 8

What test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having pulmonary insufficiency?

Answer 8

spirometry testing

Question 9

What statements is true regarding peak flow testing? 1. measures a patient’s ability to exhale. 2. may be used if a patient had an inconclusive or normal spirometry test but is still presenting with asthma symptoms.

Answer 9

all correct

Question 10

What is an indication that a patient is experiencing hearing loss?

Answer 10

not responding when spoken to if out of sight range

Question 11

When scheduling patients for vital capacity tests that aid in the diagnosis and degree of functional or obstructive abnormalities, it is important to advise them to:

Answer 11

refrain from routine treatment and medications

Question 12

Patients with _______ conditions should be routinely screened for color vision acuity during scheduled visits.

Answer 12

thyroid

Question 13

The rarest form of color blindness is _____, which means that the person cannot distinguish the color blue.

Answer 13

tritanopia

Question 14

The diagnostic examination that is a useful aid in the diagnosis of ulcerations, polyps, tumors, bleeding, cancer of the colon, and other lower intestinal disorders is the:

Answer 14

flexible sigmoidoscopy

Question 15

A pulse oximetry reading of _____ percent or higher is considered normal.

Answer 15

95

Question 16

Occasionally, the eye may need to be irrigated. What would not be associated with the need to irrigate the eye?

Answer 16

Checking visual acuity

Question 17

The CSV-1000 is a screening method for:

Answer 17

contrast sensitivity

Question 18

During a proctologic examination, the ____ permit(s) removing a tissue sample for examination.

Answer 18

biopsy forceps

Question 19

Patient with risk factors such as smoking, environmental exposures, and infections such as bronchitis, influenza, or pneumonia would have what tests should be performed?

Answer 19

Pulmonary function test

Question 20

The instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon….

Answer 20

enema

Question 21

Examination of the fundus of the eye

Answer 21

funduscopy

Question 22

A medication that promotes emptying of the bowels

Answer 22

evacuant

Question 23

Refers to the sharpness or clearness of vision or hearing

Answer 23

acuity

Question 24

Refers to an eye test to determine color vision…..

Answer 24

Ishihara

Question 25

A unit of measure to express the degree of loudness of sound

Answer 25

decibel

Question 26

In the model of the communication process presented in Chapter 4, the receiver decodes the message based on their:

Answer 26

reference points

Question 27

Having an understanding of the _______________ influences on behavior is beneficial when working with culturally diverse patients.

Answer 27

hereditary, cultural, and environmental

Question 28

enhancing the patient's understanding and learning experience when educating the patient topics on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment plans as directed by the provider.

Answer 28

Define coaching a patient as it relates to health maintenance.

Question 29

About 5 percent of the population is made up of ____ learners.

Answer 29

kinesthetic

Question 30

Participating in conversation with another person by repeating words and phrases or by giving approving or disapproving nods is:

Answer 30

active listening

Question 31

What is an example of nonadaptive coping skill?

Answer 31

Drinking

Question 32

When providing patient education, your first task is to:

Answer 32

assess the patient's ability to comprehend the instructions.

Question 33

When talking with a patient, you should not:

Answer 33

look away while patient is speaking

Question 34

When working with a pediatric patient, instead of saying deformity, it is recommended that you say:

Answer 34

appearance

Question 35

Who typically discusses abnormal results or serious health conditions with a patient and their families?

Answer 35

provider

Question 36

The most common example of a positive, happy facial expression is a:

Answer 36

smile

Question 37

Documenting patient education

Answer 37

minimizes professional liability

Question 38

What is not one of the four E's used to engage a child in health care matters?

Answer 38

Evidence

Question 39

According to Abraham Maslow, everyone is motivated by:

Answer 39

needs

Question 40

What is not one of the Four Essential Truths of Human Interaction?

Answer 40

All people appeal to you equally

Question 41

What steps is included in coaching patients regarding disease prevention?

Answer 41

all of the steps listed are included in coaching patients

Question 42

It is recommended that you ask which of the following questions when a patient presents for a follow-up visit.

Answer 42

How have you been doing since you were here last?

Question 43

During a personal conversation, it would be most appropriate to stand______ from the person you are speaking with.

Answer 43

2 feet

Question 44

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following is not a deficit need?

Answer 44

self-actualization

Question 45

Which of the following describes a type (s) of verbal communication?

Answer 45

the spoken word

Question 46

When working with older patients, you should:

Answer 46

greet them warmly and by name

Question 47

When communicating with others, you should be:

Answer 47

assertive

Question 48

It is almost always best to take what issues to the office manager?

Answer 48

A coworker's habitual tardiness that affects the practice

Question 49

Statements that begin with "___" can open up a conversation and give patients a positive impression that you care about how they are.

Answer 49

I

Question 50

The majority of the population are _____ learners.

Answer 50

visual

Question 51

When a normally well-adjusted person becomes ill, they are likely to ______.

Answer 51

Cope with the illness effectively, but their level of adjustment will be lessened.

Question 52

Common emotional reactions to illness included all of the following except _______.

Answer 52

Immediate acceptance

Question 53

Abnormal drowsiness or sluggishness is referred to as ________.

Answer 53

lethargy

Question 54

Sven feels a great deal of fear about their upcoming surgery but covers these feelings by acting extremely talkative and cheerful. Sven is engaging in ______

Answer 54

Disguised behavior

Question 55

Illness can be especially threatening to older patients because ______.

Answer 55

Many older persons do not have adequate health insurance.

Question 56

You are assisting a patient who says, "This illness will probably kill me. My mother had the same thing, and she died at about my age." Which would be the most appropriate response?

Answer 56

" It sounds like you are very worried about this illness."

Question 57

In addition to illness-specific symptoms, patients may develop general physical effects such as fever, pain, nausea, lack of appetite, and difficulty with urination or elimination. These effects may be due to all of the following except

Answer 57

consistent diet

Question 58

Your purpose in communicating with a patient affects _______.

Answer 58

Your communication style

Question 59

When faced with illness, a person who commonly uses defense mechanisms in daily life is likely to _______.

Answer 59

Continue using defensive mechanisms to escape the unpleasant aspects of the illness.

Question 60

Illness can create feelings ranging from restlessness to _______, or sluggishness.

Answer 60

lethargy

Question 61

Children who are hospitalized may experience_____, a type of panic reaction that their parents are going to leave them in a strange place.

Answer 61

separation anxiety

Question 62

If a family member is not able to stay with a hospitalized infant, the infant may experience a _____, in which the infant retreats to a corner of the crib or curls up into a fetal position.

Answer 62

desperation reaction

Question 63

An illness can leave a person _____, unable to fulfill family or work responsibilities.

Answer 63

incapacitated

Question 64

A patient who has had unpleasant experiences with health care in the past may develop a negative _______ toward health care professionals.

Answer 64

mindset

Question 65

Some patients find it easy to talk about, or _______, the feelings they are having about an illness.

Answer 65

verbalize

Question 66

Patient may be uncomfortable expressing their feelings and may engage in _____ to cover up their negative emotions.

Answer 66

disguised behavior