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Which of the following is a normal finding for the eyes?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the eyes?
- Hyperemic conjunctivae
- Ulcerations in the iris
- Symmetrical eyelids (correct)
- Jaundice in the sclerae
Which of the following is a normal finding for the ears?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the ears?
- Deafness
- Scars on the auricles (correct)
- Blocked external ear canal
- Tenderness in the mastoid
Which of the following is a normal finding for the nose?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the nose?
- Epithelial changes in the nostrils
- Septal deviation
- Swelling in the nostrils
- Asymmetry in shape (correct)
Which of the following is a normal finding for the mouth?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the mouth?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the neck?
Which of the following is a normal finding for the neck?
Which of the following is a symptom of high fluctuations in body temperature during 24 hours?
Which of the following is a symptom of high fluctuations in body temperature during 24 hours?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
What is the normal range for pulse rate?
Which phase of respiration is an active phase that uses respiratory muscles and lasts shorter?
Which phase of respiration is an active phase that uses respiratory muscles and lasts shorter?
What is the classification for diastolic blood pressure of 100-109 mmHg?
What is the classification for diastolic blood pressure of 100-109 mmHg?
Which attribute of pain describes the intensity of pain using a visual analog scale or a numerical scale from 1 to 10?
Which attribute of pain describes the intensity of pain using a visual analog scale or a numerical scale from 1 to 10?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of sonorous-like tone during percussion of healthy lungs?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of sonorous-like tone during percussion of healthy lungs?
Which method is performed with a biauricular stethoscope for the examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal system?
Which method is performed with a biauricular stethoscope for the examination of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal system?
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic observed during general inspection?
Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic observed during general inspection?
What is the normal range for body mass index (BMI) indicating normal nutrition?
What is the normal range for body mass index (BMI) indicating normal nutrition?
Which type of temperature curve occurs in malaria, with fever occurring every day and afebrile periods?
Which type of temperature curve occurs in malaria, with fever occurring every day and afebrile periods?
Which of the following is an important step to prepare for a physical examination?
Which of the following is an important step to prepare for a physical examination?
When is it appropriate to have a chaperone present during a physical examination?
When is it appropriate to have a chaperone present during a physical examination?
When should relatives be invited to leave the room before a physical examination?
When should relatives be invited to leave the room before a physical examination?
When should a parent or guardian be present during a physical examination?
When should a parent or guardian be present during a physical examination?
Why is it important to have a warm and well-lit room for a physical examination?
Why is it important to have a warm and well-lit room for a physical examination?
Which condition is most commonly associated with a thyroid bruit?
Which condition is most commonly associated with a thyroid bruit?
What is the purpose of auscultating with a stethoscope for a thyroid bruit?
What is the purpose of auscultating with a stethoscope for a thyroid bruit?
What other sounds can a thyroid bruit be confused with?
What other sounds can a thyroid bruit be confused with?
Which of the following is NOT a normal finding in the neck during examination?
Which of the following is NOT a normal finding in the neck during examination?
What is the characteristic of the thyroid gland during swallowing?
What is the characteristic of the thyroid gland during swallowing?
Which method of physical examination uses the tactile property of the palms in contact with the body?
Which method of physical examination uses the tactile property of the palms in contact with the body?
Which method of physical examination involves systematically tapping, usually with the balls of the fingers, over a certain territory or organ?
Which method of physical examination involves systematically tapping, usually with the balls of the fingers, over a certain territory or organ?
Which method of physical examination enables a correct and quick assessment of the patient's general condition?
Which method of physical examination enables a correct and quick assessment of the patient's general condition?
Which method of physical examination involves determining the presence of physical anomalies and atypical changes, changes in the body constitution, and skin characteristics?
Which method of physical examination involves determining the presence of physical anomalies and atypical changes, changes in the body constitution, and skin characteristics?
Which method of physical examination is often used for topographical purposes, to determine the boundaries of some organs or structures?
Which method of physical examination is often used for topographical purposes, to determine the boundaries of some organs or structures?