Which of the Following Represent Proper Chest Auscultation Technique

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent proper chest auscultation technique?
1) The practitioner should begin auscultation at the lung bases.
2) The patient should be instructed to breathe through an open mouth.
3) The patient should be placed in a comfortable upright position.
4) The patient should avoid deeply inhaling because it can mask certain lung sounds.

• A)1 and 4 only
• B)1, 2, and 3 only
• C)3 only
• D)1, 2, and 4 only

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