Asked by Prashant Kulkarni on Sep 23, 2024
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Which of the following is the correct term used for listening to the baby's heartbeat?
A) Auscultation
B) Palpation
C) Percussion
D) Spirometry
Auscultation
The act of listening to sounds from the heart, lungs, or other organs, typically with a stethoscope, as part of a medical examination.
Baby's Heartbeat
The audible sound or rhythmic beating of a fetus or newborn's heart, often detected for health monitoring purposes.
- Acquire knowledge of the medical acronyms pertaining to gestation, parturition, and infant care.
Verified Answer
AE
Ashraf Essam1 day ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Auscultation is the term used for listening to the baby's heartbeat using a stethoscope. Palpation involves feeling the abdomen to detect the position of the fetus, percussion involves tapping on the abdomen to check for fluid levels, and spirometry is a lung function test.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of the medical acronyms pertaining to gestation, parturition, and infant care.