Question

Name the process by which a health care provider investigates the body of a patient for signs of disease.

• A. Health examination
• B. Physical examination
• C. Body examination
• D. Overall examination

Hint:

Physical examination includes observing, touching, and listening to body parts for signs of illness.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

A physical examination is a systematic process conducted by healthcare providers.
It involves inspecting, palpating, percussing, and auscultating the patient’s body.
The purpose is to detect signs of disease or abnormal conditions.
It helps in diagnosis, monitoring, and planning treatment.
The term ‘health examination’ is broader and not specific to the physical inspection.
‘Body examination’ and ‘overall examination’ are not standard medical terms.
Therefore, the correct answer is Physical examination.