Methods of Examination

Question 1

list the methods of examination

Answer 1

1. visual
2. palpation
3. lymph nodes
4. listening
5. patient responses

Question 2

method of examination when you look before you touch is called?

Answer 2

visual

Question 3

method of examination when you use the following....
digital (finger (s) of 1 hand 
bidigital (finger and thumb of 1 hand) 
manual (all fingers of 1 hand) 
bimanual fingers of both hands on 1 structure) 
bilateral (examine paired structures) 
circular compression...
is called?

Answer 3

Palpation

Question 4

describe an infected lymph node

Answer 4

enlarged and tender (few)

Question 5

when should you be concerned about a lymph node?

Answer 5

many enlarged and tender lymph nodes

Question 6

what is meant by listening as a method of examination?

Answer 6

listen to patients responses