In Teaching a Patient to Perform the Sustained Maximal Inspiration

question 41

Multiple Choice

In teaching a patient to perform the sustained maximal inspiration maneuver during incentive spirometry, what would you say?

• A) "Exhale normally, then inhale as deeply as you can, then hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds."
• B) "Inhale as deeply as you can, then blow out as much air as you can as fast as possible."
• C) "Exhale normally, then inhale as deeply as you can, then hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds."
• D) "Exhale as much as you can, then inhale as deeply as you can, then relax and let it out."

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Definitions:

Otosclerosis

Hardening or immobilization of the stapes within the inner ear.

Ménière's Disease

A disorder of the inner ear characterized by episodes of vertigo, hearing loss, tinnitus, and a feeling of fullness in the ear.

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, gradually occurring as individuals get older, affecting the ability to hear higher frequencies at first.

Labyrinthitis

An inner ear disorder that causes inflammation of the inner ear labyrinth, leading to vertigo, hearing loss, and balance difficulties.