The Physical Examination Technique That Involves Listening with a Stethoscope

question 60

Multiple Choice

The physical examination technique that involves listening with a stethoscope is called

• A) percussion.
• B) auscultation.
• C) palpation.
• D) palpitation.
• E) inspection.

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Definitions:

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