When Using the Stethoscope for Taking a Blood Pressure Reading,the

question 5

Multiple Choice

When using the stethoscope for taking a blood pressure reading,the nurse needs to remember

• A)The bell detects high-pitched sounds best.
• B)The diaphragm detects low-pitched sounds best.
• C)Korotkoff sounds are best heard by the portion of the stethoscope that detects low-frequency sounds.
• D)Either bell or diaphragm can be used as frequency sounds are not detected with blood pressure readings.

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