Breathing Patterns

Question 1

Apnea

Answer 1

Absence of spontaneous breathing

Question 2

Biot’s

Answer 2

• Irregular breathing; breaths vary in depth and rate with periods of apnea
• Often associated with increased intracranial pressure or damage to the medulla

Question 3

Bradypnea

Answer 3

• Slower than normal, < 12 breaths/min
• May be associated with neurological or electrolyte disturbance or infection
• Also seen in highly active healthy adults

Question 4

Cheyne-Stokes (periodic)

Answer 4

• Decreasing rate + depths of breathing with periods of apnea
• Can occur due to central nervous system damage

Question 5

Eupnea

Answer 5

Normal rate + depth of breathing

Question 6

Hypernea

Answer 6

Increases rate + depth of breathing

Question 7

Hypopnea

Answer 7

Decrease rate and depth of breathing

Question 8

Kussmaul’s

Answer 8

• Deep and fast breathing

- Associated with metabolic acidosis

Question 9

Paradoxical

Answer 9

• Chest wall moves IN with inhalation and OUT with exhalation
• Due to chest trauma or paralysis of the diaphragm

Question 10

Tachypnea

Answer 10

• Faster than normal RR

- > 20 breaths/min