PTHA 1225 · Communications · Exam 3
Breath sounds
Terminology · 8 cards · Priority A: 8 / B: 0
Say or write your answer before opening the card. A is the first pass; B remains fair course material. Source notes appear with each answer.
E3-0221 · Priority A
What does Abnormal breath sounds mean?
Lung sounds differing from normal that may indicate disease or another condition; detected with auscultation.
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E3-0222 · Priority A
What does Auscultation mean?
Listening to breath sounds with a stethoscope.
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E3-0223 · Priority A
What does Normal breath sounds (course description) mean?
Like soft wind through a tunnel.
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E3-0224 · Priority A
What does Pleural friction rub mean?
Creaking or grating from inflammation of the pleura.
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E3-0225 · Priority A
What does Crackles mean?
Irregular crackling or bubbling, associated with fluid or infection in the alveoli.
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E3-0226 · Priority A
What does Rhonchi mean?
Humming, whistling, or snoring, associated with mucus or foreign-body obstruction.
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E3-0227 · Priority A
What does Stridor mean?
High-pitched crowing, associated with edema or obstruction.
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E3-0228 · Priority A
What does Wheezes mean?
High-pitched whistling or squeaking, associated with an asthma attack or reaction.
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