Lung Sounds Flashcards
1
Q
Vesicular (norm)
A
Soft and low - over most of the lungs
2
Q
Bronco-vesicular (norm)
A
Intermediate - between scaps
3
Q
Bronchial (norm)
A
Loud and high - over manubrium
4
Q
Tracheal (norm)
A
Very loud and relatively high - over trachea
5
Q
Rhonchi (abnormal)
A
Snore - low pitch
COPD, brochiectasis, pneumonia, chronic bronchitis
6
Q
Wheeze (abnormal)
A
High pitch with expiration
Asthma
7
Q
Crackles (abnormal)
A
Popping-high pitch
CHF and S3 heart sounds
8
Q
Pleural rub (abnormal)
A
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9
Q
Bronchophone (voice sounds)
A
Abnormal if you hear clear 99
10
Q
Egophony voice sound
A
Say E but hear A is abnormal
11
Q
Whispered pectoriloquy
A
1, 2, 3 heard loudly is abnormal