Question 1

If in doubt, observe the problem area repeatedly until you are able to document the discrepancy accurately.

Accepted Answer

Observing the problem area repeatedly allows for a more accurate understanding and documentation of the discrepancy, ensuring that the issue is properly identified and can be addressed effectively.

Question 2

Direct light observation is done by shining a light directly at the area in question and observing the characteristics at a tangential angle.

Accepted Answer

Direct light observation involves shining a light directly onto the area in question and observing the characteristics from a similar angle, not tangentially. Tangential lighting, on the other hand, involves shining light at a shallow angle to the surface to highlight texture and details.

Question 3

The bell is best for low-pitched sounds, whereas the diaphragm is best for high-pitched sounds.

Accepted Answer

The bell of the stethoscope is indeed used for better detection of low-pitched sounds such as heart murmurs, while the diaphragm is designed to pick up high-pitched sounds like normal heart and lung sounds.

Question 4

The palmar surface of the hand is less sensitive than the fingertips.

Accepted Answer

The fingertips have a higher density of nerve endings compared to the palmar surface, making them more sensitive to touch.

Question 5

To avoid disruption of sound, percussion should be done after auscultation.

Accepted Answer

Percussion can alter the sounds heard during auscultation, so it is typically performed after auscultation to ensure accurate assessment of breath and heart sounds.

Question 6

Body mass is calculated by dividing height by weight squared and is age and gender dependent.

Accepted Answer

Body mass is calculated by dividing weight by height squared (in meters), and this calculation, known as the Body Mass Index (BMI), is not directly age and gender dependent, although interpretations of BMI values may vary by these factors.

Question 7

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Temperature estimation

Accepted Answer

The dorsal surface of the hand is most sensitive to temperature changes, making it ideal for temperature estimation.

Question 8

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Vibration

Accepted Answer

The ulnar surface of the hand is most sensitive to vibrations, making it the best choice for detecting them.

Question 9

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Masses

Accepted Answer

The palm is the anterior surface of the hand.

Question 10

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Crepitus

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item to the statement or...

Question 11

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Texture

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item to the statement or...

Question 12

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Muscles

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match each item to the statement or...

Question 13

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Gastric bubble, empty bladder

Accepted Answer

Tympany is a percussion sound that is abnormally resonant and hollow, like a drum. It is caused by the presence of air or gas in a body cavity, such as the stomach or intestines.

Question 14

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Normal lungs

Accepted Answer

Resonance is the sound heard over normal lungs when performing percussion during a physical examination. It indicates healthy, air-filled lung tissue.

Question 15

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Air-filled lungs (emphysema)

Accepted Answer

Hyperresonance is typically found in cases of air-filled lungs, such as in emphysema, due to the increased air content that lowers the density of the lung tissue.

Question 16

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below.
-Organs (liver, spleen, kidneys), fluid in lungs, full bladder

Accepted Answer

Dullness is the sound produced when percussing over solid organs like the liver, spleen, and kidneys, as well as areas with fluid accumulation such as fluid in the lungs or a full bladder.

Question 17

Auscultation is the process of listening for sound produced by the body. It is generally done:

Accepted Answer

The bell of a stethoscope is used to listen for low-pitched sounds, such as certain heart murmurs or bowel sounds.

Question 18

To avoid disruption of sound, percussion should be done:

Accepted Answer

Percussion should be done after auscultation to avoid altering the natural sounds within the body that the clinician is trying to assess. Performing percussion before auscultation can potentially change the sounds heard, making diagnosis more difficult.

Question 19

Percussion sounds are heard the loudest over:

Accepted Answer

Percussion sounds are heard the loudest over air-filled areas, as air allows sound waves to resonate more freely compared to fluid, solid, or dense tissues.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a classification of percussion tones?

Accepted Answer

Snapping is not a classification of percussion tones. Percussion tones, used in medical examinations to assess the condition of the air or fluid in body organs, include tympany, hyperresonance, resonance, dullness, and flatness, but not snapping. Snapping sounds are more associated with joint or tendon movements rather than percussion tones.

Quiz 2: Assessment Techniques

If in doubt, observe the problem area repeatedly until you are able to document the discrepancy accurately.

Direct light observation is done by shining a light directly at the area in question and observing the characteristics at a tangential angle.

The bell is best for low-pitched sounds, whereas the diaphragm is best for high-pitched sounds.

The palmar surface of the hand is less sensitive than the fingertips.

To avoid disruption of sound, percussion should be done after auscultation.

Body mass is calculated by dividing height by weight squared and is age and gender dependent.

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Temperature estimation

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Vibration

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Masses

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Crepitus

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Texture

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Muscles

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Gastric bubble, empty bladder

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Normal lungs

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Air-filled lungs (emphysema)

Match each item to the statement or sentence listed below. -Organs (liver, spleen, kidneys) , fluid in lungs, full bladder

Auscultation is the process of listening for sound produced by the body. It is generally done:

To avoid disruption of sound, percussion should be done:

Percussion sounds are heard the loudest over:

Which of the following is not a classification of percussion tones?