Four Basic Techniques Flashcards by Meaghan Pettway | Brainscape

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Percussion

A

Tapping a specific body part to produce a specific sound.

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Palpation

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Lightly applying pressure to body using hands

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Auscultation

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Listening for loud or soft sounds

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Inspection

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Porposful observation

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