Characteristics of Breathe Sounds

Question 1

soft an slow pitched; They are heard throughout inspira- tion, continue without pause through expiration, and then fade away about one third of the way through expiration.

Answer 1

Vesicular

Question 2

with inspiratory and expiratory sounds about equal in length, at times separated by a silent interval. Detecting differences in pitch and intensity is often easier during expiration.

Answer 2

Bronchovesicular

Question 3

or louder and higher in pitch, with a short silence between inspiratory and expiratory sounds. Expiratory sounds last longer than inspiratory sounds.

Answer 3

bronchial

Question 4

very loud, harsh sounds with inspiratory and expiratory sounds equal in length, over the trachea in the neck.

Answer 4

tracheal

Question 5

over most of both lungs located

Answer 5

vesicular

Question 6

Often in the 1st and 2nd intercostal spaces anteriorly and between the scapulae located

Answer 6

bronchovesicular

Question 7

Over the manubrium, if heard at all

Answer 7

bronchial

Question 8

Over the trachea in the neck

Answer 8

tracheal