The commonly used instruments for basic medical examinations are:
Stethoscope- to hear the sound due to body movements such as breathing sound, heart beat and intestinal movement.
Stopwatch- To record pulse rate, respiration rate etc.
Weighing scale- measures the weight of the person
Thermometer- to measure the temperature of the body
Sphygmomanometer- This device measures the blood pressure of the person.
Medical halogen penlight- To see into eyes, test pupillary light reflex, etc.
Otoscope- Device to see the external ear cavity.
