While performing percussion in a physical examination, the nurse elicits dullness. Which structure is the nurse likely percussing? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Intestines
2. Lungs
3. Pelvic bone
4. Liver
5. Kidney
4,5
Rationale 1: Tympany is the percussion sound heard over air-filled intestines.
Rationale 2: Resonance is the percussion sound heard over normal lungs.
Rationale 3: Flatness is the percussion sound heard over muscle and bone.
Rationale 4: Dullness is the percussion sound heard over large, solid organs such as the liver.
Rationale 5: Dullness is the percussion sound heard over large, solid organs such as the kidney.
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