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Chloeellawright · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

Which are effective auscultation techniques? (Select all that apply.)

a. Ask the child to breathe shallowly.
b. Apply light pressure on the chest piece.
c. Use a symmetric and orderly approach.
d. Place the stethoscope over one layer of clothing.
e. Warm the stethoscope before placing it on the skin.

Question 2

The nurse is assessing breath sounds on a child. Which are expected auscultated breath sounds? (Select all that apply.)

a. Wheezes
b. Crackles
c. Vesicular
d. Bronchial
e. Bronchovesicular

Tonny · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C, E
Effective auscultation techniques include using a symmetric approach and warming the stethoscope before placing it on the skin. Breath sounds are best heard if the child inspires deeply, not shallowly. Firm, not light, pressure should be used on the chest piece. The stethoscope should be placed on the skin, not over clothing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D, E
Normal breath sounds are classified as vesicular, bronchovesicular, or bronchial. Wheezes or crackles are abnormal or adventitious sounds.