Chapter 2: Auscultation Flashcards
1
Q
What is Auscultation?
A
Process of listening to body sounds with a stethoscope.
2
Q
The stethoscope amplifies the sounds heard within the body, and it is useful for?
A
Examining the heart and lungs, as well as the abdomen for bowel sounds.
3
Q
Are abdominal sounds in the carotid artery in the neck can also be heard on auscultation?
A
Yes.
4
Q
What does the MA uses auscultation?
A
To determine a patient’s blood pressure reading.
