What term is used to describe breath sounds that are produced as air passes through narrowed passageways?
a. Rubs c. Wheezes
b. Rattles d. Crackles
ANS: C
Wheezes are produced as air passes through narrowed passageways. The sound is similar when the narrowing is caused by exudates, inflammation, spasm, or tumor. Rubs are the sound created by the friction of one surface rubbing over another. Pleural friction rub is caused by inflammation of the pleural space. Rattles is the term formerly used for crackles. Crackles are the sounds made when air passes through fluid or moisture.
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