Asked by
Teresa Martin
on Oct 16, 2024
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A rhythmic cycling of breathing with an increase in respirations followed by apnea is ________.
A) asthma
B) Cheyne-Stokes respiration
C) emphysema
D) cystic fibrosis
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
An abnormal pattern of breathing characterized by progressively deeper and sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in a temporary stop in breathing called apnea.
Respirations
The process of inhaling and exhaling air for gas exchange between the internal body environment and the external environment.
Apnea
A temporary cessation of breathing, especially during sleep.
- Build an understanding of the meanings and abbreviations pertaining to widespread respiratory illnesses and conditions.
- Identify the indications and methods of diagnosis for pulmonary disorders.
- Comprehend the physiological mechanisms and terms related to respiratory health.
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Learning Objectives
- Build an understanding of the meanings and abbreviations pertaining to widespread respiratory illnesses and conditions.
- Identify the indications and methods of diagnosis for pulmonary disorders.
- Comprehend the physiological mechanisms and terms related to respiratory health.