What Is Auscultation?
A physical examination technique using a stethoscope to listen to internal body sounds. In EMS, it's used to assess breath sounds in lungs, bowel sounds, and heart sounds. Performed as part of secondary assessment and ongoing monitoring.
Auscultation across 2 exams
Auscultation appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:
- NREMT EMT
- A physical examination technique using a stethoscope to listen to internal body sounds. In EMS, it's used to assess breath sounds in lungs, bowel sounds, and heart sounds. Performed as part of secondary assessment and ongoing monitoring.
- CCMA (NHA)
- The clinical examination technique of listening to internal body sounds using a stethoscope. Medical assistants listen for normal and abnormal sounds in the heart, lungs, and abdomen to help identify potential health problems.