12 Questions
What is the potential cause of a sweet, fruity odor from a patient's breath?
Diabetic acidosis
Which of the following is a possible cause of a foul-smelling perspiration?
Bromhidrosis
What is the potential cause of a stale urine smell from the skin?
Uremic acidosis
Which of the following is a possible cause of a musty odor from a casted body part?
Pseudomonas infection
What is the potential cause of a fecal odor from a patient's vomitus?
Bowel obstruction
Which of the following is a possible cause of a sweet, heavy, thick odor from a draining wound?
Pseudomonas infection
What is the primary objective of inspection during a physical examination?
To distinguish normal from abnormal findings through observation
What should be done to ensure optimal results during inspection?
Make sure that adequate lighting is available
What is the purpose of validating findings with the patient during inspection?
To verify the accuracy of the observed findings
What is the significance of an unusual body odor during inspection?
It often indicates an underlying pathology
Why is it essential to be aware of personal visual, hearing, or olfactory deficits during inspection?
To avoid misinterpreting observed data
What is the purpose of comparing each area with its match on the opposite side of the body during inspection?
To check for side-to-side symmetry
Test your knowledge on the four techniques used in a physical examination: inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. Learn to recognize normal from abnormal findings and practice your skills in this quiz.
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