Breathing Patterns - ANSWER Cheyne-Stokes
Kussmaul's Respirations
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER Periods of progressive deeper and faster breathing
then a decrease with stop (apnea)
What causes Cheyne-Stokes? - ANSWER Strokes, TBI, brain tumors, CO
poisoning, metabolic encephalopathy
Kussmaul's Respirations - ANSWER labored or hyperventilation with
consistently deep and rapid respiration
When is Kussmaul's seen? - ANSWER Late stages of severe metabolic acidosis
such as diabetic ketoacidosis; AIR HUNGRY
Bradypnea - ANSWER Respiratory rate that is lower than normal for age
Tachypnea - ANSWER Respiratory rate that is greater than normal for age
Atelectasis - ANSWER Collapse of normally expanded and aerated lung tissue
at any structural level
What are sudden causes of atelectasis? - ANSWER Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Cyanosis
Drop in BP
What diseases fall under the category of COPD? - ANSWER Asthma, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema
, Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of the bronchi with coughed up
secretions
How does chronic bronchitis present? - ANSWER Productive cough > 3
months of the year for > 2 years
What is "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER Chronic bronchitis
Symptoms of "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER Obese
Cough
Accessory muscle breathing
Cyanotic
Emphysema - ANSWER Permanent enlargement of lower airways with
destruction of alveolar walls
Etiology of Emphysema - ANSWER long term exposure to airborne irritants,
cigarette cmoking
Why is emphysema called "Pink Puffer"? - ANSWER Thin, barrel chested, no
cough, pursed lip breathing, anxious
A patient is breathing so fast through pursed lips showing what kind of signs? -
ANSWER Skin looks pink
Asthma - ANSWER Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways characterized
by bronchial OBSTRUCTION
Bronchospasms - ANSWER narrowing of airways because bronchioles are
obstructed by muscle spasms
Asthma symptoms include - ANSWER Wheezing, prolonged expiration, SOB,
chest tightness sensation
Signs of bronchospasms? - ANSWER swirling
Simple explanation for OBSTRUCTIVE breathing? - ANSWER can breathe IN
and cannot breathe OUT; inhale easy, exhale difficult
Kussmaul's Respirations
Bradypnea
Tachypnea
Cheyne-Stokes - ANSWER Periods of progressive deeper and faster breathing
then a decrease with stop (apnea)
What causes Cheyne-Stokes? - ANSWER Strokes, TBI, brain tumors, CO
poisoning, metabolic encephalopathy
Kussmaul's Respirations - ANSWER labored or hyperventilation with
consistently deep and rapid respiration
When is Kussmaul's seen? - ANSWER Late stages of severe metabolic acidosis
such as diabetic ketoacidosis; AIR HUNGRY
Bradypnea - ANSWER Respiratory rate that is lower than normal for age
Tachypnea - ANSWER Respiratory rate that is greater than normal for age
Atelectasis - ANSWER Collapse of normally expanded and aerated lung tissue
at any structural level
What are sudden causes of atelectasis? - ANSWER Dyspnea
Tachypnea
Cyanosis
Drop in BP
What diseases fall under the category of COPD? - ANSWER Asthma, chronic
bronchitis, emphysema
, Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of the bronchi with coughed up
secretions
How does chronic bronchitis present? - ANSWER Productive cough > 3
months of the year for > 2 years
What is "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER Chronic bronchitis
Symptoms of "Blue Bloater"? - ANSWER Obese
Cough
Accessory muscle breathing
Cyanotic
Emphysema - ANSWER Permanent enlargement of lower airways with
destruction of alveolar walls
Etiology of Emphysema - ANSWER long term exposure to airborne irritants,
cigarette cmoking
Why is emphysema called "Pink Puffer"? - ANSWER Thin, barrel chested, no
cough, pursed lip breathing, anxious
A patient is breathing so fast through pursed lips showing what kind of signs? -
ANSWER Skin looks pink
Asthma - ANSWER Chronic inflammatory disorder of airways characterized
by bronchial OBSTRUCTION
Bronchospasms - ANSWER narrowing of airways because bronchioles are
obstructed by muscle spasms
Asthma symptoms include - ANSWER Wheezing, prolonged expiration, SOB,
chest tightness sensation
Signs of bronchospasms? - ANSWER swirling
Simple explanation for OBSTRUCTIVE breathing? - ANSWER can breathe IN
and cannot breathe OUT; inhale easy, exhale difficult
