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The nurse is auscultating the chest in an adult. Which technique is correct?
A) Instructing the patient to take deep, rapid breaths
B) Instructing the patient to breathe in and out through his or her nose
C) Firmly holding the diaphragm of the stethoscope against the skin of the chest
D) Lightly holding the bell of the stethoscope against the skin on the chest to avoid friction
Diaphragm of Stethoscope
The diaphragm of a stethoscope is the flat, disc-shaped part used to listen to higher frequency sounds in the body, such as breath, bowel, and heart sounds.
Auscultating
The act of listening to the internal sounds of the body, typically with a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.
Deep, Rapid Breaths
A pattern of breathing that is both deeper and faster than normal, often a sign of distress, excitement, or physical exertion.
- Gain insight into the foundational techniques of auscultation, percussion, and palpation for respiratory system evaluation.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the foundational techniques of auscultation, percussion, and palpation for respiratory system evaluation.
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