Adventitious Breath Sounds

Question 0

Lower, more moist sound heard during the mid stage of inspiration; not cleared by cough

Answer 0

Medium crackles

Question 1

High pitched, discrete, discontinuous, sounds heard during the end of inspiration; not cleared by cough

Answer 1

Fine crackles

Question 2

Loud, bubbly noise heard during inspiration; not cleared by cough

Answer 2

Coarse crackles

Question 3

Loud, low, coarse sounds like a snore most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration; coughing may clear

Answer 3

Ronchi (sonorous wheeze)

Question 4

Musical noise sounding like a squeak; most often heard continuously during inspiration or expiration; usually louder during expiration

Answer 4

Wheeze (sibilant wheeze)

Question 5

Dry, rubbing, or grating sound, usually caused by inflammation of pleural surfaces; heard during inspiration or expiration; loudest over lower lateral anterior surface

Answer 5

Pleural friction rub