Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-listening directly to body sounds

Question

Match the methods of examination with the appropriate description.

-listening directly to body sounds

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Auscultation involves listening directly to body sounds, such as heart and lung sounds, using a stethoscope.

Answer: C
 Percussion involves tapping on the body surface to produce sound waves that can be heard or felt. This can help to assess the size, density, and location of underlying organs.

Answer: B
 Palpation involves touching and feeling different parts of the body with the hands to assess for abnormalities, such as lumps, bumps, or tenderness.

Answer: A
 Inspection involves visually inspecting the body and its various systems, such as the skin, eyes, ears, and musculoskeletal system, for abnormalities or changes.

Answer: E
 Mensuration involves taking various measurements of the body, such as height, weight, and circumference of different body parts, to track changes or assess for abnormalities.

Match the Methods of Examination with the Appropriate Description