NORMAL BREATH SOUNDS:

Question 1

soft, low pitched, “gentle sighing” sounds, best heard at base of lungs, last longer in inspiration

Answer 1

Vesicular

Question 2

moderate pitched “blowing” sound, heard b/n scapulae and lateral to the sternum equal in expiration & inspiration

Answer 2

Bronchovesicular

Question 3

high pitched, loud, “harsh” sound, longer in expiration

Answer 3

Bronchial

Question 4

very loud, w/ relatively high intensity, equal in expiration & inspiration

Answer 4

Tracheal