MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the sequence suggested in the physical examination?
A
Palpation, auscultation, percussion and inspection.
B
Auscultation, palpation, percussion and inspection.
C
Inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion
D
Inspection, percussion, auscultation and palpation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The five steps to palpating of the abdomen include: 1) Wash and warm your hands, 2) Communicate with the patient and palpate the most painful area last, 3) Palpate with light pressure then deep pressure, 4) Palpate all four quadrants, 5) Use a one-or two-handed technique.

Detailed explanation-2: -Inspection (looking). Palpation (feeling). Percussion (tapping). Auscultation (listening).

Detailed explanation-3: -Inspection (looking at the body) Palpation (feeling the body with fingers or hands) Auscultation (listening to sounds) Percussion (producing sounds, usually by tapping on specific areas of the body) 16-Jan-2021

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