{"id":139428,"date":"2024-09-17T09:19:50","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=139428"},"modified":"2024-09-17T09:19:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:19:53","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-marked-rhythmic-waxing-and-waning-of-respirations-from-very-deep-to-very-shallow-breathing-and-temporary-apnoea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/which-of-the-following-is-marked-rhythmic-waxing-and-waning-of-respirations-from-very-deep-to-very-shallow-breathing-and-temporary-apnoea\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is marked rhythmic waxing and waning of respirations from very deep to very shallow breathing and temporary apnoea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Which of the following is marked rhythmic waxing and waning of respirations from very deep to very shallow breathing and temporary apnoea?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Orthopnoea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Cheyne-Stokes respirations<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Biot’s (cluster) respiration<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Dyspnoea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is B. Cheyne-Stokes respirations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cheyne-Stokes respiration<\/strong> is characterized by a distinct pattern of rhythmic waxing and waning of respirations, where the depth of breathing gradually increases (becoming very deep), then decreases (becoming shallow), and is often followed by a period of temporary apnea (a pause in breathing). This cyclical pattern is typically associated with certain conditions that affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mechanism:<\/strong>
Cheyne-Stokes breathing results from an imbalance in the regulation of breathing by the central nervous system. It is often a response to fluctuating levels of carbon dioxide in the blood. When carbon dioxide levels rise, deeper and faster breaths occur to expel the excess gas. As levels drop, breathing slows and may temporarily stop (apnea). When carbon dioxide levels rise again during the apnea, the cycle repeats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Causes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  • Heart failure:<\/strong> Poor blood flow reduces oxygen delivery to tissues, prompting abnormal breathing regulation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stroke:<\/strong> Damage to the brainstem, which controls breathing, can lead to this pattern.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Brain injury or tumors:<\/strong> These can impair the brain’s ability to regulate breathing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High-altitude sickness:<\/strong> Low oxygen levels at high altitudes can trigger this breathing pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Other Respiratory Patterns:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n
    • Orthopnea (A):<\/strong> Difficulty breathing while lying flat, often seen in heart failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Biot\u2019s respirations (C):<\/strong> Irregular pattern of breathing with periods of apnea, usually linked to brain injury.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dyspnea (D):<\/strong> Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, not a specific pattern of respiration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In clinical settings, recognizing Cheyne-Stokes respiration is important, as it often indicates serious underlying conditions, such as heart failure or neurological disorders. Early intervention and treatment of the root cause can improve patient outcomes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Which of the following is marked rhythmic waxing and waning of respirations from very deep to very shallow breathing and temporary apnoea? A.Orthopnoea B.Cheyne-Stokes respirations C.Biot’s (cluster) respiration D.Dyspnoea The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Explanation: Cheyne-Stokes respiration is characterized by a distinct pattern of rhythmic waxing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-139428","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139428","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=139428"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/139428\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=139428"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=139428"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=139428"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}