Unit 2 : Introduction to Physical Examination and the General S

What are the objectives of the unit?

• Identify the equipment needed to perform a physical examination.

• Discuss the guidelines for documenting physical examination.

• Identify the general principles of conducting an examination.

• Describe the appropriate use & technique of inspection, palpation, percussion & auscultation.

What is the purpose of inspection during physical examination?

• To touch with different parts of hands

• To listen to sounds produced by the body

• To strike the body surface sharply

• To critically observe using eyes, ears, and nose

What is the main technique used in palpation?

• Listening to sounds produced by the body

• Touching with different parts of hands

• Striking the body surface sharply

• Measuring height and weight

What is the purpose of percussion during physical examination?

• To identify organ position, size, and density

• To identify size, shape, texture, and mobility

• To touch with different parts of hands

• To listen to sounds produced by the body

What is auscultation in physical examination?

• Striking the body surface sharply

• Measuring height and weight

• Listening to sounds produced by the body

• Touching with different parts of hands

What is the purpose of using a stethoscope in auscultation?

• To touch with different parts of hands

• To listen to sounds produced by the body

• To identify organ position, size, and density

• To strike the body surface sharply

What are the types of breath sounds that can be heard during auscultation?

• Wheezing, crackles, friction rub

• Hyper resonance, tympany, bronchovesicular

• Flatness, dullness, resonance

• Normal breath sound, narrowing/spasm of bronchioles, fluid accumulation

What is BMI used to indicate?

• Overweight and obesity

• Organ position, size, and density

• Sounds produced by the body

• Size, shape, texture, and mobility

How should PE findings be documented?

• Using standard abbreviations only

• Using vague terms and long sentences

• Using different colored pens

• Recording observations unclearly

What should be included in general survey documentation?

• Appearance, gait, nutrition status, and vital signs

• Detailed medical history

• Age and gender only

• Personal opinions