Author Question: All of the following instruments are commonly used during a routine physical examination EXCEPT ... (Read 32 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

All of the following instruments are commonly used during a routine physical examination EXCEPT

stethoscope
percussion hammer
otoscope
thumb forceps
ophthalmoscope

Question 2

Immunotherapy may be used in all of the following circumstances except:
A) if the individual is unable to avoid the allergen
B) if the individual cannot afford other medication
C) if the symptoms of the allergy interfere with the patient's lifestyle
D) if the patient does not respond to other treatments

hanadaa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

thumb forceps

Rationale: A routine physical examination would not necessitate the use of thumb forceps, which could be used to extract a foreign body. The other instruments are used to assess heart and lung sounds, ears, and reflexes.

Answer to Question 2

B