PPA Quiz PM

To palpate the thyroid gland, it is located below:

• Thyroid cartilage

• The hyoid bone

• The jaw

• The cricoid cartilage

To palpate the appendix, one will find it in the following abdominal quadrant:

• Epigastric

  Region

• Umbilical Region

• Right Iliac Region

• Left Lumbar Region

Choose the correct answer about cardiac auscultation foci:

• Mitral focus: 4th - 5th intercostal space, left parasternal border. 

• Tricuspid focus: 4th - 5th intercostal space, right parasternal border. 

• Pulmonary focus: 2nd intercostal space, left parasternal border.

• Aortic focus: 2nd intercostal space, right midclavicular line.

Choose the correct answer about pulmonary auscultation:

• The auscultation sequence follows a craniocaudal order. 

• The anterior part is only auscultated.

• We must auscultate at least 4 full breaths.

• We place the stethoscope approximately 5-6 cm away from the spine.

Choose the correct answer about percussion on the physical examination:

• The most common technique is to tap with the finger directly on the surface to be explored.

• The taps are delivered with force. 

• In general, the end or tip of the 5th finger of the right hand curved in the form of a hook is used. 

• A tympanic sound is heard in general in the abdomen