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Normal and Abnormal Breath Sounds Designated for contact hour of continuing nursing education credit. Original Release: Reviewed for Accuracy: Last Updated: This activity is valid for continuing nursing education credit through .

COURSE INTRODUCTION Auscultation of the heart is a key element of patient assessment, and often provides the initial indication of heart disease. Skill in the interpretation of auscultation findings requires experience and a working knowledge of normal parameters. This program adds to your knowledge...

COURSE INTRODUCTION The sounds that are produced during the cardiac cycle offer important, and often diagnostic, information about a patient's cardiac status. Familiarity with the normal heart sounds provides the necessary foundation for clinical assessments and for detection of abnormal or extra sounds...