Galen Fundamentals Of Nursing Practice Exam

Which term describes a high-pitched, musical, squeaking adventitious lung sound?

Biohazard Hypotension Wheeze Tachypnea

Correct Answer:

Wheeze

Explanation:

High-pitched, musical, squeaking adventitious lung sounds are wheezes. They occur when air flows through narrowed or obstructed airways, causing turbulent, whistle-like sound transmission, often heard during expiration in conditions like asthma or bronchospasm. The other terms don’t describe a lung sound: a biohazard is a safety concern, hypotension is low blood pressure, and tachypnea means rapid breathing without reference to a sound produced.

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