ATI RN
ATI Nurs 112 Fundamentals of Nursing Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is having difficulty hearing his patient's apical pulse with his stethoscope. Which action will help the nurse hear the heartbeat more clearly?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Placing the diaphragm firmly against the patient's skin. By pressing the diaphragm firmly against the skin, the nurse enhances sound transmission, allowing for better auscultation of the apical pulse. This action helps to minimize external noise interference and captures the subtle heart sounds more effectively. Positioning the bell very lightly over the sternum (
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A) may lead to poor sound conduction. Utilizing a stethoscope with the longest possible tubing (
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C) does not directly impact sound clarity. Making sure that the earpieces fit loosely in the nurse's ear canals (
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D) may cause sound leakage and reduce clarity.
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