Thorax and Lungs Respiratory Abnormals

Question 1

Abnormal Findings Respiration Patterns

Cheyne-Stokes respiration-

Biot’s respiration-

Chronic obstructive breathing-

Answer 1

Cheyne-Stokes respiration- breathing periods of 30-45 seconds with periods of apnea
Common near death

Biot’s respiration- similar to Cheyne-Stokes but the pattern is irregular
Occurs with heat trauma & brain abscesses

Chronic obstructive breathing- normal inspiration but prolonged expiration (to overcome airway resistance)

Question 2

Sputum Specimen

Note
Collect

Answer 2

Note:
 Colour
 Viscosity
 Amount

Collection: 
	Sterile container
	Collect early in the AM
	 Ask patient to sit up, rinse mouth, cough deeply and expectorate into the container
	Label the container