Quiz # 1 Physical Examination

Question 1

Inspection

Answer 1

A general inspection that involves examining body proportions, posture, and patterns of movement. The largest amount of information can be gained from (inspection local included)

Question 2

Local Inspection

Answer 2

Examining the site of an injury

Question 3

Palpation

Answer 3

The physician uses his/her hands and fingers to feel the body, can provide information on skin texture and temperature. Can be used to feel underlying structures, for finding sensitive spots etc. Understanding of normal anatomy crucial

Question 4

Percussion

Answer 4

Tapping the fingers or hand to determine the density of underlying tissues. If the lungs are filled with fluid the chest will sound more dense than normal compared to when they have air.

Question 5

Auscultation

Answer 5

Listening to body sounds, usually through a stethoscope

Question 6

Non-invaisive diagnostic techniques

Answer 6

inspective techniques that do not involve insertion of a device through the skin or the body opening.