Module 2 physical exam Flashcards
1
Q
examination techniques
A
inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation
2
Q
inspection
A
utilize senses must have adequate lighting pat attention to detail - demeanor - dress - sight - smell
3
Q
palpation
A
- utilize hands and fingers to gather info about a particular area or system
- different portions of the hands and fingers are more sensitive to vibration, temperature and position.
4
Q
palmar surface of fingers and finger pads used for
A
position, texture, size, consistency, fluid, crepitus, form of a mass, or structure
5
Q
ulnar surfaces of hand and fingers used for
A
vibration
6
Q
dorsal surface of hand used for
A
temperature
7
Q
percussion
A
utilize your fingers to tap against a particular part o the body to listen to the sound
- the sound can tell you about the underlying tissue
8
Q
Sounds of percussion
A
tympany hyperresonance resonance dullness faltness
9
Q
auscultation
A
use your ears to listen for sounds produced in certain areas of body
10
Q
tympany
A
intensity: Loud Pitch: high Duration: moderate Quality: drumlike Example: gastric bubble
11
Q
hyperresonant
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Intensity: Very Loud Pitch: low Duration: long Quality: Boom like Example: emphysematous lungs
12
Q
resonant
A
Intensity: Loud Pitch: low Duration: long Quality: hollow Example: healthy lung tissue
13
Q
Dull
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Intensity: soft to moderate Pitch: moderate to high Duration: moderate Quality: thudlike example: over liver
14
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Flat
A
intensity: soft Pitch: high Duration: short Quality: very dull Example: over muscle
