Medical Examination Techniques
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Which technique uses touch to assess body organs?

  • Palpation (correct)
  • Inspection
  • Percussion
  • Auscultation

    • Which body part is used to determine temperature?

  • Palmar surface of the fingers and finger pads
  • Back or dorsal of the hand (correct)
  • Toes
  • Fingertips

    • Which position is used to examine the rectal and perineal areas?

  • Dorsal recumbent position
  • Supine position
  • Prone position
  • Left lateral recumbent position (correct)

    • Which condition is characterized by a lack of melanin?

    <p>Albinism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cyanosis refer to?

    <p>Blue discoloration of the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does purpura refer to?

    <p>Bleeding underneath the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a macule?

    <p>Flat and detectable with palpation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skin lesion arises from normal skin and is caused by infestation and tunneling?

    <p>Burrow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition involves hair growth on the upper lip, chin, and cheek in both men and women?

    <p>Hirsutism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pitting edema indicate?

    <p>Fluid buildup in underlying tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skin cancer is the most common form?

    <p>Basal cell carcinoma (BCC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes Stye or Hordeolum?

    <p>Infection of a sebaceous gland at the base of an eyelash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for tear production and lubrication of the outer eye surface?

    <p>Lacrimal glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of Darwin Tubercle?

    <p>A thickening on the upper ridge of the outer ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does conductive hearing loss result from?

    <p>Interference with sound transmission to the inner ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is equilibrium maintained by the inner ear?

    <p>Assisting in maintaining balance by sensing head movement and position</p> Signup and view all the answers

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