With Consolidation in the Lung Tissue, the Breath Sounds Are

question 6

Multiple Choice

With consolidation in the lung tissue, the breath sounds are louder and easier to hear, whereas healthy lung tissue produces softer sounds. This is because:

• A) consolidation echoes in the chest.
• B) consolidation is a poor conductor of sound.
• C) air-filled lung sounds are from smaller spaces.
• D) air-filled lung tissue is an insulator of sound.

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