UNIT – PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Using a stethoscope to detect sounds produced by the body from movement of organs and tissues is the step of: A auscultation B palpation C inspection D percussion is the use of the hand or fingers to press on the surface of the patient’s body to determine the condition of an underlying part or organ A Inspection B Auscultation C Percussion D Palpation My uncle has difficulty swallowing food because of a big lump on his neck “Lump” in the sentence can be replaced by: A tumor B rash C hole D scar In order to examine the , the doctors will ask the patients to remove their top clothing A abdomen B lungs C throat D limbs “I want you to push as hard as you can against my hand” is the instruction of the doctor when he need to assess the patient’s: A tendon reflex B muscle tone C pupil reaction D nasal passage Abdominal is a manifestation in which substances accumulate in the abdomen causing its expansion A enlargement B obstruction C distension D retraction A physical examination generally follows the taking of the medical history - an account of the _ as experienced by the patient A symptoms B signs C disorders D situations _ is a method of tapping body parts with fingers, hands, or small instruments as part of a physical examination A Auscultation B Percussion C Palpation D Inspection Chest is a physical sign that shows that someone is not getting enough air/working hard to breathe A edema B seizure C distension D retraction 10 “Put out your tongue Say Aah.” is the instruction of the doctor when he needs to assess the patient’s: A lungs B throat C eyes D nose 1A 2D 3A 4B 5B 6C 7A 8B 9D 10B 1C 2B 3C 4D 5A 6A 7B 8C 9A 10D