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What is the likely cause of coarse crackles (rales) and which disorder is commonly associated with it?
What is the likely cause of coarse crackles (rales) and which disorder is commonly associated with it?
- Alveoli popping open; Atelectasis
- Fluid in the airways; Pulmonary edema moist bubbling sound (correct)
- Obstruction from secretions; COPD
- Narrowed airways; Asthma
What is the sound description of fine crackles (rales) and what disorder is often linked to it?
What is the sound description of fine crackles (rales) and what disorder is often linked to it?
- Moist bubbling sound; Pneumonia
- High-pitched violin; Asthma
- Velcro being torn apart, hair between fingers; Atelectasis and heart failure (correct)
- Low pitched rattling, snoring; COPD
What is the characteristic sound of wheezes and what condition is commonly associated with it?
What is the characteristic sound of wheezes and what condition is commonly associated with it?
- Loud crowing, without stethoscope; Tumor
- Moist bubbling sound; Pneumonia
- High-pitched violin; Asthma (correct)
- Low pitched rattling, snoring; COPD
What does stridor indicate and what conditions are often linked to it? loud crowing noises
What does stridor indicate and what conditions are often linked to it? loud crowing noises
Which condition is commonly linked to decreased air movement and faint lung sounds?
Which condition is commonly linked to decreased air movement and faint lung sounds?
Which disorder is often associated with absent air movement and no sounds?
Which disorder is often associated with absent air movement and no sounds?
What condition is commonly linked to absent air movement and no sounds after a pneumectomy?
What condition is commonly linked to absent air movement and no sounds after a pneumectomy?