Which of the Following Breathing Patterns Suggests Respiratory Muscle Decompensation

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following breathing patterns suggests respiratory muscle decompensation?

• A) Rapid and deep breaths
• B) Rapid and shallow breaths
• C) Slow and shallow breaths
• D) Slow and deep breaths

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Definitions:

Proximodistal

A pattern of development where growth happens from the center of the body outward, observed in human and animal development.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve to allow electrical impulses to transmit quickly and efficiently across nerve cells.

Cognitive Functioning

The capacity to perform various mental activities, including learning, reasoning, problem-solving, and memory.

Motor Functioning

The coordination of muscle movements and the physical activities that they enable, such as walking, grasping, or speaking.