1.2.3 NON-invasive Diagnostic Techniques

Question 1

Definition: does not involve insertion of an instrument or device through the skin or a body opening.

Answer 1

noninvasive diagnostic technique

Question 2

When the examiner observes the body for any changes that deviate from normal he/she is doing a/an:

a) percussion
b) auscultation
c) inspection
d) palpation

Answer 2

c) inspection

Question 3

When the examiner feels body surfaces with the hands, he/she is doing a/an:

a) palpation
b) percussion
c) inspection
d) auscultation

Answer 3

a) palpation

Question 4

When the examiner listens to body sounds to evaluate the functioning of certain organs, often using a stethoscope to amplify the sounds he/she is doing a/an:

a) palpation
b) auscultation
c) percussion
d) inspection

Answer 4

b) auscultation

Question 5

Listening to the lungs during breathing to check for crackling sounds associated with abnormal fluid accumulation is an example of which diagnostic technique?

Answer 5

auscultation

Question 6

When the examiner taps on the body surface with the fingertips and listens to the resulting sound he/she is doing a/an:

a) percussion
b) auscultation
c) inspection
d) palpation

Answer 6

a) percussion

Question 7

Which diagnostic technique may reveal the abnormal presence of fluid in the lungs or air in the intestines?

Answer 7

Percussion