Which Definitions Appropriately Identify the Four Examination Techniques Used by Nurses

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which definitions appropriately identify the four examination techniques used by nurses during the assessment process?

• A)Palpation is visualizing,inspection is feeling or touching,percussion is hearing,and auscultation is tapping and listening.
• B)Palpation is touching,inspection is feeling,percussion is tapping and listening,and auscultation is listening.
• C)Palpation is touching,inspection is looking,percussion is tapping,and auscultation is listening.
• D)Palpation is tapping and listening,inspection is listening,percussion is touching,and auscultation is smelling.

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Definitions:

Adipose Tissue

A type of connective tissue that stores fat, providing insulation and energy reserves.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs and other tissues, comprising cells, fibers, and a ground substance.

Oily Substance

A greasy or slick material, often derived from petroleum or plant sources, that does not mix with water.

Parasitic Lice

refer to tiny, wingless insects that live on the skin of humans or animals, feeding on blood and causing irritation.