Questions and Answers
Which of the following are considered normal breath sounds? (Select all that apply)
What characterizes vesicular breath sounds?
Soft, low-pitched fine rustling sounds.
Where can bronchial or tracheal breath sounds be auscultated?
Over the trachea (suprasternal area) and major bronchi.
What indicates bronchovesicular breath sounds?
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Inaudible breath sounds can indicate atelectasis or pneumothorax.
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Study Notes
Normal Breath Sounds
- Three main types: Vesicular, Bronchial (or Tracheal), and Bronchovesicular.
Vesicular Breath Sounds
- Characterized by soft, low-pitched, fine rustling sounds.
- Found predominantly over the lung periphery.
- Louder during inspiration; soft or absent during expiration.
- Most common breath sound; decreased intensity may suggest pneumonia, emphysema, pleural effusion, or atelectasis.
Bronchial or Tracheal Breath Sounds
- Identified by loud, high-pitched, tubular sounds.
- Located over the trachea (suprasternal area) and major bronchi.
- Louder and longer during expiration.
- Detection over the periphery may indicate consolidation or atelectasis.
Bronchovesicular Breath Sounds
- Exhibit moderately pitched sounds.
- Found between the scapulae posteriorly and at the 1st and 2nd intercostal spaces (ICS) anteriorly.
- No pause between inspiration and expiration.
- If present over the periphery, may indicate consolidation (lungs filled with exudate).
Inaudible Breath Sounds
- May signify conditions such as atelectasis or pneumothorax.
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Test your knowledge of normal breath sounds with these flashcards. Learn the characteristics and significance of vesicular, bronchial, and bronchovesicular sounds. This quiz is essential for students in respiratory therapy and nursing programs.
