Airway & VentilationQuestion 17 of 100
Which sound suggests fluid in the lower airways, such as in pulmonary edema?
a.Crackles (rales)
b.Stridor
c.Snoring
d.Silence with good chest rise
Explanation
Crackles, or rales, are produced by air moving through fluid in the alveoli and small airways. They are commonly heard in pulmonary edema and some pneumonias.
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