You are assisting a resident with incentive spirometry.Which action is incorrect?
A)The person inhales through a mouthpiece.
B)The person takes a slow,deep breath until the balls rise to the desired height.
C)The person holds his or her breath for 3 to 6 seconds.
D)The person exhales through the mouthpiece.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In incentive spirometry, the person should inhale through the mouthpiece, not exhale. Exhaling through the mouthpiece is incorrect.

You Are Assisting a Resident with Incentive Spirometry