Top 5 Breathing Patterns

Question 1

What condition would you see Kussmal Breathing?

Answer 1

Diabetic Keto acidosis

Question 2

What is Kussmaul Breathing?

Answer 2

A deep labored breathing pattern; a form of hyperventilation

Question 3

What conditions would you see Cheyne-Stokes Breathing?

Answer 3

-“end of life” transitioning
-Stroke
-TBI
-CHF
-Brainstem infarction
-Opioid Use

Question 4

What is Cheyne-Stokes Breathing?

Answer 4

progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing followed by a gradual decrease in rate that results in apnea

Question 5

What is apnea?

Answer 5

temporary stop in breathing where there is no movement in the muscles of inspiration.

Question 6

What is Apneustic Breathing?

Answer 6

Slow rate deep gasping inspiration, followed by apnea at full inspiration and ending with an insufficient expiration

Question 7

What is paradoxical breathing?

Answer 7

Reversal of the normal breathing process whereby the person’s chest contracts during inspiration and expands during expiration

Question 8

What is the cause of Paradoxical breathing?

Answer 8

-Fall
-Sports Injury
-Car Accident
-Sleep apnea
-upper airway blockage
-electrolyte imbalance