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chapter 31 Instruments for Physical Examination

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Ophthalmoscopeis used to inspect the inner structures of the eye
Tongue Depressoris a flat, wooden blade used to hold down the tongue when examining the throat
Otoscopeis used to examine the external auditory canal and tympanic membrane, the light it can be also used to illuminate the nasal passages and throat.
Nasal Speculumis a stainless-steel instrument used to inspect the lining of the nose, nasall membranes and internal septum
Tuning Forkcome in different sizes, and each size produces a different pitch level, is used to check a patient's auditory acuity and to test bone vibration, it produces a humming sound when strkes the prongs against the hand.
Tape Measureis a flexible ribbon to assess length and head circumference in infants, wound size, and so on.
Stethoscopeis a listening device used when auscultating the heart and lungs
Reflex hammer or percussion hammerA stainless-steel instrument with a hard rubber head used to test neurologic relfexes of the knee and elbow when the tendons are struck
Glovesprotect the healthcare worker and the patient from microorganisms
Gauzegauze is generally made of cotton. It is especially useful for dressing wounds where other fabrics might stick to the burn or laceration.
hemoccult packetsis used to check if you have any sign of bleeding in your stool, it is a screening test for colon and rectal cancer.
K-Y jellyis a water-based, water-soluble personal lubricant
Vaginal SpeculumAn instrument used to widen the opening of the vagina so that the cervix is more easily visible. "Speculum" is the Latin word for mirror.
Laryngeal mirrorindirect optical instrument used to examine the larynx.
Reiner ear SyringeA medical instrument used to inject fluids into the body or draw them from it.
SphygmomanometerAn instrument for measuring blood pressure in the arteries, especially one consisting of a pressure gauge and a rubber cuff that wraps around the upper arm and inflates to constrict the arteries.



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