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- Noninvasive diagnostic techniques assess body structure and function without entering the body.
- These techniques do not involve inserting instruments through the skin or body openings.
- Inspection involves observing the body for abnormal changes.
- An example of inspection is examining the mouth cavity for signs of disease.
- Palpation involves gently feeling body surfaces with the hands.
- An example of palpation is checking the neck or abdomen for enlarged or tender lymph nodes.
- Auscultation involves listening to internal body sounds.
- A stethoscope is often used to amplify sounds during auscultation.
- An example is listening to the lungs for abnormal crackling sounds.
- Percussion involves tapping the body surface and listening to the sound produced.
- Hollow spaces and solid organs produce different sounds during percussion.
- Percussion can detect abnormal fluid in the lungs or air in the intestines.
- Percussion also helps determine the size, consistency, and position of structures.
- Knowledge of anatomy is essential for using these techniques effectively.
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