Techniques Of Physical Examination

Question 1

Percussion

Answer 1

Evaluating the presence of air or fluid ion body tissues

Question 2

Tidal volume

Answer 2

The volume of gas inhaled or exhaled during a normal breath

Question 3

Hyperresonance

Answer 3

Air filled lungs
Example :
COPD
pneumothorax

Question 4

Resonance

Answer 4

Healthy lungs

Question 5

Blood pressure cuffs

Answer 5

Cuffs that are too small give high readings

Cuffs that are too big give low readings

Question 6

Dullness

Answer 6

Or flatness , may indicate fluid in the lungs or congestion

Question 7

S1 S2 heart sounds

Answer 7

Are best heard towards the apex of the heart and fifth intercostal space

Question 8

Bruit

Answer 8

Abnormal sound or murmur , local obstruction usually low pitched and hard to hear