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Which of the following statements describe the proper technique for auscultating heart sounds? Select all that apply.
A) Auscultate in an orderly fashion starting at the aortic area and proceeding to pulmonic, tricuspid, and mitral areas.
B) Listen for S1 first in all landmark areas, then proceed to listening for S2 in all landmark areas.
C) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope for normal sounds the bell of the stethoscope to detect any extra sounds.
D) Rotate the starting point of landmarks at each patient assessment to detect any changes.
Auscultating Heart Sounds
The process of listening to the sounds of the heart using a stethoscope to evaluate its function and detect potential abnormalities.
Aortic Area
The region of the chest where the aorta is located, often assessed during a physical examination to detect abnormalities in the heart's largest artery.
Diaphragm Of The Stethoscope
The larger, flat part of a stethoscope's head used for listening to lower frequency sounds in the body.
- Acknowledge the criticality and results of select physical examination strategies.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the criticality and results of select physical examination strategies.
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