Question

multiple choice question
what is the act of tapping the body to feel for abnormal resistance or listen for sounds called?
percussion
palpation
inspection
auscultation

Explanation:

Percussion is the act of tapping the body to feel for abnormal resistance or listen for sounds. Palpation is feeling with hands, inspection is visual - looking, and auscultation is listening with a stethoscope.

Answer:

A. Percussion