Which of the Following Statements About the Diaphragm of the Stethoscope

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the diaphragm of the stethoscope is true?

• A)Use the diaphragm to listen for high-pitched sounds.
• B)Use the diaphragm to listen for low-pitched sounds.
• C)Hold the diaphragm lightly against the patient's skin to block out low-pitched sounds.
• D)Hold the diaphragm lightly against the patient's skin to listen for extra heart sounds and murmurs.

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Definitions:

Caregiving

The activity or profession of regularly looking after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.

Allocare

A form of caregiving where individuals other than the biological parents partake in raising and caring for children, often seen in communal or extended family structures.

Low-Income Families

Households earning significantly below the median income level, often struggling to meet basic needs such as housing, food, and healthcare.

Breast-Feeding

The process of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast, providing essential nutrients and antibodies.