Cardiovascular and Pulmonary: Respiratory Examination

Question 1

Normal Adult Respiratory Rate

Answer 1

• 12-20

Question 2

Normal Newborn Respiratory Rate

Answer 2

• 30-40

Question 3

Normal Child Respiratory Rate

Answer 3

• 20-30

Question 4

Tachypnea

Answer 4

• RR greater than or equal to 22

Question 5

Bradypnea

Answer 5

• RR less than or equal to 10

Question 6

Hyperpnea

Answer 6

• Increased Depth and Rate of Breathing

Question 7

Dyspnea: Exertional

Answer 7

• Dyspnea with exertion

- Rated on the Borg Dyspnea scale

Question 8

Dyspnea: Orthopnea

Answer 8

• Inability to breath in reclined or supine position

Question 9

Dyspnea: Paroxysomal Nocturnal Dyspnea

Answer 9

• Sudden inability to breath occurring during sleep

Question 10

Crackles (rales)

Answer 10

• Rattling, bubbling sound

- May be due to secreations

Question 11

Wheezes (Ronchi)

Answer 11

• Whistling sounds