The breathing pattern that reflects respirations based primarily on carbon dioxide (CO2) levels in the blood is:
a. Cheyne-Stokes.
b. ataxic.
c. central neurogenic.
d. normal.
ANS: A
Cheyne-Stokes respirations occur as a result of CO2 levels in the blood. Ataxic breathing occurs as a result of dysfunction of the medullary neurons. Central neurogenic patterns occur as a result of uncal herniation. Normal respirations are based on the levels of oxygen (O2) in the blood.
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