Multiple choice

Which of the following is the breath sound that is heard throughout the chest?

  1. Vesicular

  2. Bronchial

  3. Bronchovesicular

  4. Absent or diminished

  5. Adventitious sound

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Vesicular breath sounds are heard throughout the chest and are best heard at the base of the lungs. They are low pitched soft sounds, best heard during inspiration.