Breathing pattern and effort

Question 1

Rapid and shallow breathing is consitent with

Answer 1

restrictive lung disease

Question 2

A prolonged expiratory time is consistent with

Answer 2

intrathoracic airway obstruction

Question 3

A prolonged inspiratory time is consistent with

Answer 3

upper airway obstruction

Question 4

Use of accessory muscles indicates

Answer 4

an increase in the work breathing

Question 5

Abdominal paradox occurs when

Answer 5

the diaphragm fatigues and the abdomen sinks inwards with each breath

Question 6

Diaphragm fatigues and is seen as alternating between breathing only with the chest muscles and only breathing with the diaphragm

Answer 6

Respiratory alterans

Question 7

Most common cause of chronic dyspnea

Answer 7

COPD and Congestive Heart Failure

Question 8

What should be suspected if a patient is experiencing acute dyspnea postoperative

Answer 8

Pulmonary embolism

Question 9

Chest pain radiating Down the arm is most often the left but you may spread to the shoulders, neck, jaw, or back

Answer 9

Angina