Breathing Patterns Flashcards
1
Q
Bradypnea
A
Slow breathing rate, can be caused by CNS depression, sleeping
2
Q
Hypoventilation
A
breathing that is too shallow or too slow to meet the needs of the body, have too much CO2, acidic
3
Q
Hyperventilation
A
rapid and deep breathing, low CO2, can be caused by panic attacks-b/c of sympathetic nervous system
4
Q
Tachypnea
A
rapid breathing can be caused by exercise b/c of increase of O2 demand
5
Q
Dyspnea
A
difficulty breathing
6
Q
Apnea
A
w/out breathing
7
Q
Ataxic
A
no movement in chest wall
8
Q
Sputum
A
a mixture of saliva and mucus coughed up from the respiratory tract
9
Q
Hemoptysis
A
coughing up blood
10
Q
Orthopnea
A
difficult breathing laying down
11
Q
Rash
A
Could be a sign of anaphylaxis
12
Q
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
A
Acid coming from stomach and esophagus
