While assessing an unconscious patient, the respiratory therapist ...

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While assessing an unconscious patient, the respiratory therapist observes that the patient's breathing becomes progressively faster and deeper and then progressively becomes slower and shallower.
 
  After that, there is a period of apnea before the cycle begins again. This breathing pattern would be identified as:
  a. Cheyne-Stokes.
  b. tachypnea.
  c. Kussmaul.
  d. hyperventilation.

Question 2

To have the most productive interviewing session, the respiratory therapist must avoid all of the following types of verbal messages EXCEPT:
 
  a. confrontation.
  b. giving advice.
  c. using avoidance language.
  d. distancing.

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Answer to Question 1

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The abnormal breathing pattern called Cheyne-Stokes is identified by progressively faster and deeper breathing that then progressively becomes slower and more shallow. After that there is a period of apnea before the cycle begins again. Tachypnea is rapid breathing. Kussmaul breathing is consistently fast and deep breathing. Hyperventilation is confirmed by a low carbon dioxide level.

Answer to Question 2

A
With confrontation, the respiratory therapist focuses the patient's attention on an action, feeling, or statement made by the patient. This may prompt a further discussion. The respiratory therapist should avoid giving advice, using avoidance language, and using distancing language.