Chapter 2: Inspection Flashcards

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What are the 6 examination techniques used by physicians?

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Inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, mensuration and manipulation.

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What is Inspection?

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The process of obtaining information by using the sense of sight.

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What does the provider will note while using the Inspection method?

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General appearance, symmetry of facial features, skin color, visible injuries, deformities and gait.

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What is Gait?

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A person’s manner of walking.

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Inspection if typically thought of as?

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Using the unaided eye.

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There are many instruments that aid in the Inspection of many body parts such as?

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Otoscope and ophthalmoscope.

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