Chapter 16- Table 16-1

Question 1

Signs of normal breathing:

A normal breath rate in adults is

Answer 1

12-20 breaths/min

Question 2

A normal breath rate in children is

Answer 2

15 to 30 breaths/min

Question 3

A normal breath rate in infants is

Answer 3

30 to 60

Question 4

List some other signs of normal breathing:

Answer 4

A regular pattern of inhalation and exhalation
Clear and Equal breath sounds on both sides of the chest
Regular and equal chest rise and fall
Adequate depth (tidal volume)
Unlabored; without adventitious breath sounds

Question 5

What are adventituous breath sounds?

Answer 5

Abnormal breath sounds (wheezing, stridor)