Rales Quiz

Rales = Abnormal respiratory sounds indicating the presence of secretions or fluids in the bronchi & bronchioles. Moist rales = Occurs when the bronchi & bronchioles contains thin watery mucous secretions, resembling a bubbling sound. Fine moist rales = Occurs when the terminal parts of respiratory tract 'alveoli' are involved, and are of unfavorable prognosis. Dry rales = Heard when air is forced through the bronchial tube thickened by the thick consistency exudate, resembling the sound of two tightly stretched papers. Coarse moist rales = Occurs when the affections are confined to the bronchi & bronchioles only, and is associated with specific respiratory conditions.

The site of affection (correct)

The viscosity of the secretions

The presence of blood in the secretions

The sound produced during auscultation

Thin watery mucous secretions in the bronchi & bronchioles (correct)

Swelling of the bronchial mucosa

Presence of blood in the secretions

Thick consistency exudate in the bronchial tube

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<p>When the bronchial mucosa is swollen &amp; the alveoli are involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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