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512 UNH-Physcial Assessment
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Nursing
Professional
07/18/2011

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Inspection
Definition
Use of vision and hearing to distinguish normal from abnormal findings.
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Palpation
Definition
Use of the hands to touch body parts to make sensitive assessment.
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Percussion
Definition
Tapping the body with the fingertips to produce a vibration that travels through the body tissues. The characteristic R. determine the location, 5, and density of underlying structures to verify abnormalities assessment by palpation and auscultation.
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Ausculation
Definition
Listening to sounds the body makes to detect variations from normal. Sounds be heard without the need for a stethoscope however, stethoscope will be needed for most sounds.
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