Chapter 4: Importance of Respiration Flashcards
1
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What is Respiration?
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The process that provides oxygen to all the cells of the body and removes the toxin carbon dioxide from the body.
2
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Why do cells need oxygen?
A
To live and function properly.
3
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One respiration is the combination of?
A
Breathing in (inhaling) and Breathing out (exhaling).
4
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How does Respiration should be?
A
Quiet, effortless and regularly spaced.
5
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Why is it important to monitor breathing rate or pattern?
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Changes in breathing can be due to serious conditions such as; pulmonary embolism, lung disease, heart failure, dehydration, anxiety, sleep apnea, fever or shock.
