The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a group of unlicensed assistive personnel about the stethoscope. Which statements about the stethoscope are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.

• A) The stethoscope works by blocking out environmental sounds.
• B) Short tubing provides the listener with the most accurate sounds.
• C) The bell of the stethoscope is used for high-pitched sounds, such as lung sounds.
• D) The diaphragm of the stethoscope is used for low pitched sounds.
• E) The binaurals should fit snugly in the ears.

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