Observation or Inspection
Observation or inspection is the process of obtaining information by observing the patient.
Module 10: Physical Examination
Observation or inspection is the process of obtaining information by observing the patient — their level of consciousness, nutritional status, skin color, posture, gait, asymmetry, mannerisms and personal hygiene.
Palpation
Palpation is an examination of the body using touch.
Percussion
Percussion is the process of eliciting sounds by tapping body parts.
Auscultation
Auscultation is the process of listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.
Mensuration
The mensuration method of examination uses the process of measuring.