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PTA Physical Therapy Assistant

Category - Interventions

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Which one of the following indicates that a patient is performing ineffective huffing?
  1. Mouth opened as ‘O’ shape
  2. Hissing sounds
  3. Contraction of abdominal muscle
  4. Forced expiration
Explanation
Answer: B - Hissing sounds indicate a patient is performing ineffective huffing.

Huffing sound should be like a forced sigh.

The factors mentioned in other options are needed for an effective huff.
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