Western-Respiratory System

Question 1

Cheyne Stokes Respiration

Answer 1

Abnormal breathing pattern characterized by periods of breathing w/ gradually increasing & decreasing tidal volume w/ periods of apnea. This can be seen in PTs w/ strokes, head injuries, brain tumors or CHF.

Question 2

Biot’s Respiration

Answer 2

Cluster breathing where groups of breaths tend to be similar in size.