Which Statements Describe the Proper Technique for Auscultating Heart Sounds

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which 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, and then proceed to listening for S₂ in all landmark areas.
• C)Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope for normal sounds and 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.
• E)Perform cardiac auscultation from the patient's left side, whenever possible.

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