exam techniques Flashcards
1
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auscultation
A
the act of listening for sounds within the body
2
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percussion
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technique of tapping with the fingertips to evaluate size, borders, and consistency of internal structures of the body
3
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palpation
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technique is used to feel the texture, size, consistency, feel for rhythm, located a vein for venipuncture, and location of parts of the body with the hands
