Multiple Choice
The nurse is teaching a class on basic assessment skills. Which of these statements is true regarding the stethoscope and its use?
A) Slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the occiput) .
B) It blocks out extraneous room noise but does not magnify sound.
C) The tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen the distortion of sound.
D) Fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify sound.
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