To Determine Whether the Breathing Problems Originate in the Upper

Multiple Choice

To determine whether the breathing problems originate in the upper or lower airway, place the stethoscope by the nose and over the lung area. Which of the following will indicate upper airway breathing problems?

A) If the lungs sound just like the nasal sounds, then it is nasal in origin.
B) If the nasal area sounds just like the lung sounds, then it is lung in origin.
C) Lower airway problems are harsher sounding.
D) Upper airway problems cannot be auscultated.