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) The slope of the earpieces should point posteriorly (toward the occiput) .
B) The stethoscope does not magnify sound but does block out extraneous room noise.
C) The fit and quality of the stethoscope are not as important as its ability to magnify sound.
D) The ideal tubing length should be 22 inches to dampen distortion of sound.
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