Abnormal Breathing Patterns

Question 1

Normal breathing

Answer 1

eupnea

Question 2

Only able to breathe comfortable in upright position (such as sitting in chair), unable to breath laying down.

Answer 2

orthopnea

Question 3

Absence of breathing.

Answer 3

apnea

Question 4

Subjective sensation related by patient as to breathing difficulty.

Answer 4

dyspnea

Question 5

attacks of severe shortness of breath that wakes a person from sleep

Answer 5

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 6

Increased depth of breathing

Answer 6

hyperpnea

Question 7

Increased rate or depth, or combination of both.

Answer 7

hyperventilation

Question 8

Decreased rate or depth, or some combination of both.

Answer 8

hypoventilation

Question 9

Increased frequency without blood gas abnormality

Answer 9

tachypnea

Question 10

is deep and labored breathing pattern often associated with severe metabolic acidosis, acidosis, particularly diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) but also kidney failure.

Answer 10

Kussmaul’ s Respiration

Question 11

is a respiratory rate that is lower than normal for age

Answer 11

bradypnea