examining a patient

What is the first step in examining a patient?

• a) Taking vital signs

• b) Asking about medical history

• c) Introducing yourself

• d) Performing a physical examination

Which of the following is NOT a vital sign?

• a) Blood pressure

• b) Body temperature

• c) Heart rate

• d) Weight

What is the tool commonly used to listen to heart and lung sounds?

• a) Stethoscope

• b) Otoscope

• c) Ophthalmoscope

• d) Sphygmomanometer

Which part of the stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds?

• a) Diaphragm

• b) Bell

• c) Tubing

• d) Earpieces

What is the term for tapping on body parts to assess underlying structures?

• a) Auscultation

• b) Palpation

• c) Percussion

• d) Inspection

What is the normal range for blood pressure in adults?

• a) 90/60 mmHg

• b) 120/80 mmHg

• c) 140/90 mmHg

• d) 160/100 mmHg

Which of the following is a component of the neurological examination?

• a) Checking reflexes

• b) Measuring body temperature

• c) Assessing joint range of motion

• d) Examining skin lesions

Which cranial nerve is responsible for smell?

• a) Olfactory nerve (I)

• b) Optic nerve (II)

• c) Facial nerve (VII)

• d) Vestibulocochlear nerve (VIII)

What is the term for examining the interior of the eye?

• a) Otoscopy

• b) Ophthalmoscopy

• c) Auscultation

• d) Palpation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the musculoskeletal examination?

• a) Testing muscle strength

• b) Assessing joint flexibility

• c) Listening to heart sounds

• d) Examining gait