Exam Techniques

Question 1

Sequence of physical exam

Answer 1

. Inspection (make sure gowns are lowered/moved to observe skin)
. Auscultation
. Palpation: start away from site of pain, light pressure, then medium then deep pressure
. Percussion

Question 2

Ophthalmoscope

Answer 2

Looks at retina

Want dim light, right eye of examiner looks at right eye of patient

Question 3

Snellen/Rosenbaum charts

Answer 3

. Determines visual acuity

Question 4

Otoscope

Answer 4

Looks at ear drum

Question 5

Nasal Speculum

Answer 5

. Looks inside nose

Don’t touch medial aspect of nasal septum

Question 6

Tuning fork

Answer 6

Used for hearing and vibration testing