Respiratory Rate: Mam Genevie

Question 1

It is an essential vital sign and a fundamental element of patient assessment.

Answer 1

RESPIRATORY RATE

Question 2

It provides valuable information about a client’s physical and emotional health.

Answer 2

RESPIRATION TAKING

Question 3

It means Normal Respiration

Answer 3

EUPNEA

Question 4

It means Abnormally rapid breathing

Answer 4

TACHYPNEA

Question 5

It means Abnormally slow breathing

Answer 5

BRADYPNEA

Question 6

It means Loss of Breathing

Answer 6

APNEA

Question 7

It means shortness of breath

Answer 7

DYSPNEA

Question 8

o The movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs.
o A single complete act of breathing.

Answer 8

RESPIRATION

Question 9

What can cause a slow rate?

Answer 9

o	Alcohol
o	Narcotics
o	Metabolic issues
o	Brain injuries or stroke
o	Sleep apnea

Question 10

What can cause a fast rate?

Answer 10

o	Fever
o	Dehydration
o	Asthma
o	COPD or other Lung Condition
o	Infections
o	Panic attack/Anxiety Attack
o	Transient Tachypnea (Infant)
o	Overdose