Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
Breathing at a normal rate and depth
A
Eupnea
1
Q
Absence of breathing
A
Apnea
2
Q
Abnormally rapid / Deep breathing
A
Hyperpnea
3
Q
Ex. of hyperpnea
A
Metabolic Acidosis
4
Q
Abnormally fast breathing
A
Tachypnea
5
Q
Trouble breathing while lying flat
A
Orthopnea
6
Q
Difficult / labored breathing
A
Dyspnea