While interpreting heart sounds it is essential to understand from which part of the cardiac cycle heart sounds are being generated. Which technique will assist you to interpret the cardiac cycle as you auscultate heart sounds?
A) Use the bell of the stethoscope at each of the five cardiac landmarks.
B) Use the diaphragm of the stethoscope at each of the five landmarks.
C) Listen with your eyes closed as you auscultate the heart sounds.
D) Palpate the carotid artery simultaneously while auscultating the heart.
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