While Performing an Assessment, a Physician Taps on the Patient's

question 25

Multiple Choice

While performing an assessment, a physician taps on the patient's abdomen to detect abnormalities. This is an example of an assessment technique called

• A) Palpation.
• B) Inspection.
• C) Percussion.
• D) Auscultation.

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Definitions:

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, involved in producing phonation.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of cartilage with a glossy appearance found in joints, respiratory tract, and embryonic skeleton.

C-rings

The cartilaginous semi-circular support structures found in the trachea and bronchial tubes to keep the airway open.

Probability

The measure or likelihood that an event will occur, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.