Stethoscope Parts and Functions

What is the main part of the stethoscope that consists of the diaphragm and the bell?

• Tubing

• Chest piece

• Stem

• Ear buds

What is the function of the diaphragm on a stethoscope?

• To hear low-frequency sounds

• To connect the tubing

• To capture high-frequency sounds

• To switch between diaphragm and bell

The bell on the chest piece is used to hear very ________ sounds like the vascular sound.

• low-frequency

• high-frequency

• medium-frequency

• ultrasonic

What connects the chest piece with the earpiece in a stethoscope?

• Bell

• Tubing

• Diaphragm

• Stem

The stem allows users to switch between the diaphragm and bell of the chest piece by ________ and locking it with a ball bearing mechanism.

• rotating

• pushing

• pulling

• twisting