All of the following instruments are commonly used during a routine physical examination EXCEPT

stethoscope
percussion hammer
otoscope
thumb forceps
ophthalmoscope


thumb forceps

Rationale: A routine physical examination would not necessitate the use of thumb forceps, which could be used to extract a foreign body. The other instruments are used to assess heart and lung sounds, ears, and reflexes.

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