respirations Flashcards
1
Q
respirations
A
breathing
2
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apnea
A
absence of respiration; temporary cessation (stopping) of respiration
3
Q
bradypnea
A
slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations a min
4
Q
cyanosis
A
a dusky, bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and/or nail beds as a result of decreased oxygen and increased carbon dioxide in the bloodstream
5
Q
dyspnea
A
difficult or labored breathing
6
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tachypnea
A
respiratory rate above 25 respirations per min
