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Physical Examination Techniques and Positions Quiz

#1

Which position is commonly used to examine the abdomen?

Supine position
Explanation

Patient lies on their back.

#2

Which examination technique involves tapping on the body surface to produce sound?

Percussion
Explanation

Evaluation of underlying tissue density.

#3

What technique involves listening to internal body sounds using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening to body sounds.

#4

What examination technique involves touching and feeling the body parts with the hands?

Palpation
Explanation

Feeling for abnormalities.

#5

What examination technique involves visually observing the patient's body for any abnormalities or signs of disease?

Inspection
Explanation

Visual examination of the body.

#6

What examination technique involves listening to sounds produced by the body, especially the heart and lungs, using a stethoscope?

Auscultation
Explanation

Listening to internal sounds.

#7

Which technique is used to assess the range of motion of a joint?

Goniometry
Explanation

Measurement of joint angles.

#8

In which position is the patient lying on their side with both knees flexed toward the chest?

Sims' position
Explanation

Lateral position with knees bent.

#9

Which position is commonly used for the examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon?

Sims' position
Explanation

Lateral position for rectal exams.

#10

Which position involves the patient lying flat on their back with the head of the bed raised at a 45-degree angle?

Fowler's position
Explanation

Semi-upright sitting position.

#11

In which position is the patient lying on their abdomen with their head turned to one side and their arms bent comfortably at the elbow?

Prone position
Explanation

Lying face down.

#12

Which position is commonly used for examining the breasts and chest?

Supine position
Explanation

Lying on the back.

#13

What is the primary purpose of the lithotomy position?

Examination of the female genitalia and rectum
Explanation

Position for gynecological exams.

#14

In which position is the patient lying on their back with their hips and knees flexed and the thighs abducted and rotated externally?

Lithotomy position
Explanation

Position for pelvic exams.

#15

In which position is the patient lying flat on their back with their legs elevated higher than their head?

Trendelenburg position
Explanation

Feet higher than head.

#16

In which position is the patient lying flat on their back with their legs elevated higher than their head and body tilted downward?

Trendelenburg position
Explanation

Head lower than feet.

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