Question

A nursing student is measuring blood pressure (BP) of a preschooler and seeks help from a nursing instructor for hearing Korotkoff sounds. What should the instructor suggest to the student?
Answer: Hear Korotkoff sounds with the help of pediatric stethoscope bell.

Answer 1

The stethoscope is used to listen to the blood pressure sounds, which are called Korotkoff. The stethoscope does not make sounds louder; it simply blocks out. The bell of the stethoscope is suggested because it is used for low-pitched, take blood pressure; they believe this helps them hear the Korotkoff sounds better.