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What kind of breath sounds are bronchial breath sounds?
What kind of breath sounds are bronchial breath sounds?
Which type of breath sounds are vesicular?
Which type of breath sounds are vesicular?
How are crackles described in terms of sound?
How are crackles described in terms of sound?
Which type of breath sounds are characterized as soft, low-pitched, whispering sounds?
Which type of breath sounds are characterized as soft, low-pitched, whispering sounds?
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What kind of breath sounds are characterized as blowing, hollow sounds and are auscultated over the larynx and trachea?
What kind of breath sounds are characterized as blowing, hollow sounds and are auscultated over the larynx and trachea?
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Which type of breath sounds are described as low to high-pitched popping sound, usually not cleared with cough?
Which type of breath sounds are described as low to high-pitched popping sound, usually not cleared with cough?
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What type of breath sounds are characterized as blowing, hollow sounds and are auscultated over the larynx and trachea?
What type of breath sounds are characterized as blowing, hollow sounds and are auscultated over the larynx and trachea?
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Which type of breath sounds are described as soft, low-pitched, whispering sounds and are heard over most of the lung fields?
Which type of breath sounds are described as soft, low-pitched, whispering sounds and are heard over most of the lung fields?
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What kind of breath sounds are characterized as low to high-pitched popping sounds, usually not cleared with cough?
What kind of breath sounds are characterized as low to high-pitched popping sounds, usually not cleared with cough?
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What type of breath sounds are characterized as harsh, loud, high-pitched sounds heard on inspiration?
What type of breath sounds are characterized as harsh, loud, high-pitched sounds heard on inspiration?
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Which type of breath sounds are described as low to high-pitched popping sounds, usually not cleared with cough?
Which type of breath sounds are described as low to high-pitched popping sounds, usually not cleared with cough?
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What kind of breath sounds are characterized as high-pitched continuous musical sounds heard continuously during inspiration and expiration?
What kind of breath sounds are characterized as high-pitched continuous musical sounds heard continuously during inspiration and expiration?
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Study Notes
Breath Sounds Overview
- Bronchial Breath Sounds: Characterized as blowing, hollow sounds; typically auscultated over the larynx and trachea.
- Vesicular Breath Sounds: Soft, low-pitched, whispering sounds; primarily heard over most of the lung fields.
- Crackles: Described as low to high-pitched popping sounds; usually do not clear with cough, indicating potential fluid in the lungs.
- Harsh, Loud Breath Sounds: High-pitched sounds heard predominantly during inspiration; may indicate airway obstruction or lung pathology.
- Wheezing: High-pitched continuous musical sounds; can occur throughout both inspiration and expiration, usually associated with airway narrowing.
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Test your knowledge of respiratory sounds with this quiz. Identify and differentiate between wheezes, crackles, rhonchi, stridor, and normal breath sounds. Learn to recognize and interpret these sounds for better patient care.
