Factors affecting respirations Flashcards
described as normal, deep or shallow
respiratory depth
are those in which a large volume of air is inhaled and exhaled, inflating most of the lungs
deep respirations
involve the exchange of a small volume of air and often the minimal use of lung tissue
shallow respirations
during normal inspiration and expiration , an adult takes in about 500 ML of water, this volume is called
tidal volume
very deep rapid respirations
hyperventilation
very shallow respiration
hypoventilation
refers to the regularity of the expirations and the inspirations
respiratory rhythm
refers to those aspects of breathing that are different from normal, effortless breathing
respiratory quality or character
clients can breath only with substantial effort
labored breathing