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Respirations Flashcards

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1
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What is the normal adult resp rate?

A

12-20 breaths/min

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What factors cause an increased resp rate?

A

Increased CO2 or decreased oxygen in the blood

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What factors cause decreased resp rate?

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Head injury, increased intracranial pressure depresses the respiratory centre in the brain.
Opiates

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NCLEX - Vital Signs and Laboratory Reference Intervals (8 decks)

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