Chapter 39: Oxygenation

Which of the following is NOT a special technique to help patient achieve more efficient and controlled breathing?

• A.

  A) Deep breathing (deep ventilation through nasal and slowly out through mouth, move bottom ribs.)

• B.

  B) Incentive spirometry (visual reinforcement for deep breathing by the patient who needs to breathe slowly and deeply and sustain maximal inspiration.

• C.

  C) Coughing (cleansing mechanism of the body to keep airway clear of secretions and other debris)

• D.

  D) Pursed-lip breathing (slowing and prolonging expiration because of smaller opening for air movement, help dyspnea and panic)

• E.

  E) Abdominal or diaphragmatic breathing (reduce resp rate, increase tidal volume, decrease func residual capacity: hand on stomach and mid chest, breathe in slowly through nose so stomach protrude, exhale with abdomen muscle contract and hand pushing inward and upward on abdomen)

In pursed-lip breathing, patient inhale through nose while counting to _____________ and then exhales slowly and evenly while counting to ____________.