Tracheal Breath Sounds Characteristics

The video tutorial explains tracheal breath sounds, which are typically not auscultated but are present over the extra-thoracic portion of the trachea. These sounds are very loud, high-pitched, and have a harsh, hollow quality. The expiratory phase is slightly longer than the inspiratory phase. The tutorial includes a segment for listening to these sounds.

What are tracheal breath sounds?

• Sounds heard over the abdomen

• Sounds heard over the heart

• Sounds heard over the lungs

• Sounds heard over the trachea

Where are tracheal breath sounds typically present?

• Over the thoracic portion of the trachea

• Over the extra thoracic portion of the trachea

• Over the lungs

• Over the heart

How are tracheal breath sounds described?

• Loud and high-pitched

• Soft and low-pitched

• Muffled and medium-pitched

• Silent and low-pitched

What is the quality of tracheal breath sounds?

• Smooth and continuous

• Harsh and hollow

• Soft and musical

• Crackling and popping

Which phase is slightly longer in tracheal breath sounds?

• Inspiratory phase

• Both phases are equal

• Neither phase is longer

• Expiratory phase