EMT Practice Test

Category - EMT-Basic

While assessing a patient’s respiratory status you hear a harsh sound during inspiration. The correct term for this is what?
  1. Rhonchi
  2. Rales
  3. Death rattle
  4. Stridor
Explanation
Answer: D - Stridor is a harsh sound that is usually heard during inspiration and is a sign of an upper airway obstruction.
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