Lung Sounds Quiz

What is the recommended position for a patient during auscultation of lung sounds?

• Lying down flat

• Sitting upright with arms on lap

• Standing with arms raised

• Lying on their side

Which of the following is a characteristic of bronchial/tracheal lung sounds?

• Soft and low

• Medium pitched and hollow

• High, loud, and shallow

• Low pitched and rumbling

Where are bronchovesicular lung sounds typically located?

• Over most of the lungs

• Between scapulae

• Trachea and larynx

• Lower back

What is a common cause of wheezing in lung sounds?

• Fluid and secretions in airway

• Narrowed airway or bronchoconstriction

• Pleural layers rubbing against each other

• Inflammation of lungs

Which condition is associated with fine crackles in lung sounds?

• Asthma

• Pneumonia

• COPD

• Epiglottitis

What sound is associated with pleural friction rub?

• High pitched musical flute

• Low pitched dry rubbing

• High pitched inspiratory whistle

• Low rattling/rumbling

Which of the following is an early sign of hypoxia?

• Bradycardia

• Anxiety

• Cyanosis

• Hypotension

What is the immediate nursing intervention for hypoxia?

• Lower the head of the bed

• Administer oxygen

• Provide cold compress

• Encourage deep breathing

What type of lung sound is associated with a high pitched inspiratory whistle?

• Wheezing

• Stridor

• Rhonchi

• Coarse crackles

Which condition is associated with rhonchi lung sounds?

• Asthma

• URI

• COPD

• Epiglottitis