Question

To auscultate the aortic semilunar valve, you would place your stethoscope in the ________. A) second intercostal space to the right of the sternum B) second intercostal space to the left of the sternum C) fifth intercostal space inferior to the left nipple D) fifth right intercostal space

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is option A

To auscultate the aortic semilunar valve, you would place your stethoscope in the SECOND INTERCOASTAL SPACE TO THE RIGHT OF THE STERNUM.

Explanation: The stethoscope is placed in the second intercoastal space to the right of the sternum because that is the anatomical landmark for the aortic valve.

To effectively listen to heart sounds and be able to differentiate between normal and abnormal heart sounds as regards the aortic semilunar valve,you place the diaphragm of the stethoscope in the second intercoastal space to the right of the sternum and listen for at least 5 sec for the second heart sound, which represents the aortic valve closing.