Breath Sounds

Question 1

Fine Crackles

Answer 1

High pitched, short, popping sounds during inspiration

Question 2

Course Crackles

Answer 2

Low- pitched, bubbling moist sounds that may persist from early inspiration to early expiration, velcro

Question 3

Pleural Friction Rub

Answer 3

Low- pitched, dry, grating sound; more superficial than crackles, during both inspiration and expiration

Question 4

Sibilant Wheeze

Answer 4

High-pitched, musical sounds heard primarily during expiration but also during inspiration

Question 5

Sonorous Wheeze

Answer 5

Low-pitched snoring or moaning sounds heard primarily during expiration. May be clear with coughing