Abnormal breathing patterns

Question 1

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Answer 1

https://media.lanecc.edu/users/driscolln/RT127/Softchalk/regulation_of_Breathing/regulation_of_Breathing4.html

Question 2

Absence of breathing.

a. eupnea
b. orthopnea
c. apnea
d. dyspnea

Answer 2

c. apnea

Question 3

Normal breathing

a. eupnea
b. orthopnea
c. apnea
d. dyspnea

Answer 3

a. eupnea

Question 4

Ability to only breathing comfortably breathing in an upright position

a. eupnea
b. orthopnea
c. apnea
d. dyspnea

Answer 4

b. orthopnea (ortho=straight; their backs are straight when then try to breathe)

Question 5

Attacks of severe SOA when awaking from sleep. Is a sign of CHF/Pulmonary Edema.

Answer 5

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

Question 6

Increased volume of breathing without increasing respiratory rate.

Answer 6

hyperpnea

Question 7

Increased rate and/or depth of breathing

Answer 7

hyperventilation

Question 8

Decreased rate and/or depth of breathing

Answer 8

hypoventilation

Question 9

Increased rate and depth of breathing over a prolonged period of time. In response to metabolic acidosis, the body’s attempt to blow off CO2 to buffer a fixed acid such as ketones.

Answer 9

Kussmaul’s respirations

Question 10

Gradual increase in volume and frequency, followed by a gradual decrease in volume and frequency, with apnea periods of 10 - 30 seconds between cycle. Described as a crescendo - decrescendo pattern. Often seen in CHF and compromised cerebral perfusion.

Answer 10

Cheyne-Stokes respirations

Question 11

Tidal volume remains constant, but there is apnea of 10-30 seconds between rapid, deep inspiration.

Often seen in increased ICP/meningitis

Answer 11

Biot’s respiration

Question 12

Apneustic breathing is usally indicative of damage to the ____.

a. cerebellum
b. pons
c. apneustic center

Answer 12

b. pons