Question 1

How deep should light palpation be?*

A. 0.5 cm

B. 1 cm

C. 3 cm

D. 5 cm

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a physical examination?*

A. To perform surgery

B. To detect diseases and assess overall well-being

C. To diagnose psychiatric conditions

D. To measure vital signs only

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a basic technique of physical examination?*

A. Inspection

B. Palpation

C. Computation

D. Auscultation

Question 4

What should always come first in physical assessment?*

A. Palpation

B. Percussion

C. Inspection

D. Auscultation

Question 5

Which part of the hand is best used to assess temperature?*

A. Fingertips

B. Palm

C. Dorsa (back) of hand

D. Thumb

Question 6

Which instrument is used to enlarge the view during inspection?*

A. Stethoscope

B. Thermometer

C. Reflex hammer

D. Penlight or otoscope

Question 7

What is the best way to perform palpation on tender areas?*

A. Start deep then go light

B. Avoid the area completely

C. Palpate them first

D. Palpate them last and gently

Question 8

Percussion helps determine:*

A. Blood pressure

B. Temperature

C. Underlying organ density

D. Visual symmetry

Question 9

What sound does air-filled tissue produce during percussion?*

A. Dull

B. Flat

C. Resonant

D. Tympanic

Question 10

What part of the stethoscope is used for low-pitched sounds?*

A. Diaphragm

B. Bell

C. Tubing

D. Earpiece

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