PPA Quiz AM

When we palpate a nodule, we must keep in mind, all the following, EXCEPT

• Size

• Color

• Consistency

• Movement

To palpate the bladder, one will do it in this abdominal quadrant:

• Hypogastric region

• Umbilical region

• Right iliac region

• Left iliac region

Choose the correct answer about cardiac auscultation foci:

• Mitral focus: 4th - 5th intercostal space, left parasternal border.

• Tricuspid focus: 4th - 5th intercostal space, right parasternal border

• Pulmonary focus: 2nd intercostal space, left midclavicular line.

• Aortic focus: 2nd intercostal space, right parasternal border.

Choose the CORRECT answer about pulmonary auscultation:

• The auscultation sequence follows a caudo-cranial order.

• The posterior chest is only auscultated.

• Both sides are auscultated alternately.

• We place the stethoscope approximately 5-6 cm away from the spinal column.

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Choose the correct answer about percussion on the physical examination:

• It involves tapping on the body to elicit sounds to determine whether the sounds are appropriate for a particular organ or area of the body

• The most commonly used technique is to tap with the finger directly on the surface to be explored.

• In general, the end or tip of the 5th finger of the right hand is used, curved in the form of a hook.

• In the abdomen, a dull sound is generally heard.