What are the Tools and Techniques for Physical Examination?
Physical examination requires the use of various techniques and tools:
Inspection : Observing the patient’s appearance and behavior. Palpation : Using hands to feel for abnormalities. Percussion : Tapping on the body to detect changes in density. Auscultation : Listening to internal sounds using a stethoscope.
Common tools include stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, thermometers, and otoscopes.
