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?

Albinism Signup and view all the answers

What does cyanosis refer to?

Blue discoloration of the skin Signup and view all the answers

What does purpura refer to?

Bleeding underneath the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a macule?

Flat and detectable with palpation Signup and view all the answers

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

Burrow Signup and view all the answers

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

Hirsutism Signup and view all the answers

What does pitting edema indicate?

Fluid buildup in underlying tissue Signup and view all the answers

Which skin cancer is the most common form?

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) Signup and view all the answers

What causes Stye or Hordeolum?

Infection of a sebaceous gland at the base of an eyelash Signup and view all the answers

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

Lacrimal glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Darwin Tubercle?

A thickening on the upper ridge of the outer ear Signup and view all the answers

What does conductive hearing loss result from?

Interference with sound transmission to the inner ear Signup and view all the answers

How is equilibrium maintained by the inner ear?

Assisting in maintaining balance by sensing head movement and position Signup and view all the answers

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