Methods for Diagnosis Flashcards

1
Q

inspection

A

visual examination

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2
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palpation

A

touching the surface of the body with the hands or fingers

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3
Q

percussion

A

tapping the body to evaluate tissue according to the sounds produced

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4
Q

auscultation

A

listening to body sounds with a stethoscope

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