Pulmonary Interventions

Question 1

what are the two breathing exercises?

Answer 1

• diaphragmatic breathing
• lateral costal expansion

Question 2

what is diaphragmatic breathing?

Answer 2

place your hand on the upper part of the patient’s abdomen, telling them to breathe into your hand

encourages belly breathing

Question 3

what is lateral costal breathing?

Answer 3

place your hands on the sides of patient’s ribs and tell them to breathe into your hands

better for abdominal incisions

Question 4

what is an incentive spirometer?

Answer 4

a hand-held device that helps people to take slow, deep breaths

think of it as exercise equipment for your lungs to keep them strong and working well