ADVENTITIOUS BREATH SOUNDS:

Question 1

• Fine, short, interrupted crackling sounds; alveolar rales are high pitched.
• Best heard on inspiration but can be heard on both inspiration and expiration. May not be cleared by coughing

Answer 1

Crackles/Rales

Question 2

• Continuous, low-pitched, coarse, gurgling, harsh, louder sounds with a moaning or snoring quality.
• Best heard on expiration but can be heard on both inspiration and expiration.

Answer 2

Gurgles/ronchi

Question 3

• Superficial grating or creaking sounds heard during inspiration and expiration.
• Not relieved by coughing

Answer 3

Friction Rub

Question 4

• Continuous, high-pitched, squeaky, musical sounds.
• Best heard on expiration. Not usually altered by coughing.

Answer 4

Wheeze