Flight Medic

Question 1

Breathing Pattern characterized by deep gasping followed by a pause. Then a brief insufficient pause. Associated with decorticate posturing.

Answer 1

Apneustic breathing

Question 2

Breathing that has no pattern the V-fib of breathing. Often associated with damage to the medulla.

Answer 2

Ataxic breathing.

Question 3

Breathing pattern assosicated with quick shallow breaths followed by a period of apnea. Often associated with damage to the medulla.

Answer 3

Biots breathing pattern.

Question 4

Breathing pattern associated with rapid breathing that slows followed then by a period of apnea. Associated with decorticate posuring.

Answer 4

Cheyne- Stokes

Question 5

Breathing pattern assiated with deep labored breaths and gasping. Associated with DKA.

Answer 5

Kussmauls

Question 6

What is the normal PH range of an ABG?

Answer 6

7.35-7.45