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13 Cards in this Set
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deep, slow or rapid, gasping breathing, commonly found in diabetic ketoacidosis |
Kussmauls respirations |
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progressively deeper, faster breathing alternating gradually with shallow, slower breathing, indicating brainstem injury |
Cheyne stokes respirations |
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irregular pattern of rate and depth with sudden, periodic episodes of apnea, indicating increased intracranial pressure |
Biots respirations |
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deep, rapid respirations, indicating increased intracranial pressure |
Central neurogenic hyperventilation |
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shallow, slow, or infrequent breathing, indicating brain anoxia |
Agonal respirations |
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results from partial obstruction of the upper airway by the tongue |
Snoring |
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results from the accumulation of blood, vomitus, or other secretions in the upper airway |
Gurgling |
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harsh, high- pitched sound heard on inhalation, associated with laryngeal edema or constriction |
Stridor |
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musical, squeaking, or whistling sound heard in inspiration and/ or expiration, associated with bronchiolar constriction |
Wheezing |
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diminished or absent breath sounds are an ominous finding and indicate a serious problem with the airway, breathing, or both |
Quiet |
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rales)— a fine, bubbling sound heard on inspiration, associated with fluid in the smaller bronchioles |
Crackles |
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coarse, rattling noise heard on inspiration, associated with inflammation, mucus, or fluid in the bronchioles |
Rhonchi |
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stiffness or flexibility of the lung tissue, |
Compliance |