Chapter 26, Problem 1PL

The technique of examining surface features with hands and fingers is called
a. exploration.
b. touching.
c. palpation.
d. feeling.

Summary Introduction

Introduction: Muscle is a bundle or band of fibrous tissue present in a human or animal body. It can contract and move in preserving the position of body parts. Muscles play a role in the production of force and motion. They are mainly responsible for sustaining and shifting posture, locomotion. 

Answer to Problem 1PL

Correct answer: 

The correct answer is the option (c). Palpation.

Explanation of Solution

Explanation/justification for the correct answer: 

Option (c). Palpation. Palpation is a type of assessment techniques. This method is used by the health providers during a physical examination to analyze some features of the body. It is a method of utilizing the touching sense to assess the regions of the body. By use of the diverse hands regions, several features can be identified in the patient's body. These include the size, swelling, and movement of the body part. The analyzed information can aids in determining the health status of the patient. So, palpation is a significant part of the physical examination. Hence, the option (c) is correct. 

Explanation for the incorrect answer: 

Option (a) Exploration. Exploration means the act of inquiring for the point of resources or information discovery. Hence, the option (a) is incorrect. 

Option (b) Touching. This word “touching” denotes the sense of touch for compassion, sympathy that gives rise to an emotion of encouraged compassion. Hence, the option (b) is incorrect. 

Option (d) Feeling. Feeling is the word used to describe the experiences such as feeling of warmth. Hence, the option (d) is incorrect.

Conclusion

Palpation is a type of assessment techniques. This method is used by the health providers during a physical examination to analyze some features of the body. Hence, the option (c) is correct.