Respiration Flashcards
Breathing IN can also be
Inhalation or Inspiration
Breathing out
Exhalation or Expiration
Define Respiration Rate
The number of breaths a patient takes in one minute
Respiration Rate is classified
Normal, Rapid, Slow
Normal Respiration Rate Adult
12 - 20
Respiration Rate Quality
Normal, Tripod
Define Tidal Volume
The volume of air moved in or out during one cycle of breathing
Classification of Tidal Volume
Normal, Adequate, Shallow, Increased, Decreased
The amount of exchange that occurs…….
Depends on The rate and the tidal volume
Signs of Respiratory Distress
Labored Breathing, Pale, Cyanotic, Abnormal Respiratory Pattern
When to add Face Mask
Tuberculosis, Plague, SARS , Whooping Cough
When should you evaluate for inadequate breathing?
Person with 24 above or 10 below
Inspirations Ratio
This ratio is time of inspiration to time of expiration
Define Dyspnea
Feeling shortness of breath
Define Respiration
Act of breathing; A single breath is considered to be the complete process of breathing