Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
eupnea
A
12 - 20 respirations (expected)
2
Q
bradypnea
A
< 12 respirations
3
Q
tachypnea
A
> 20 respirations
4
Q
moderate depth ***
A
500 ml tidal volume
5
Q
hypoventilation / hypopnea
A
shallow
6
Q
hyperventilation / hyperpnea
A
deep
7
Q
effortless/unlabored breathing
A
intercostal muscles and diaphragm only
8
Q
labored
A
accessory muscles involved, nasal flaring, tripoding
9
Q
anterior lung lobes
A
10
Q
lateral lung lobes
A
11
Q
posterior lung lobes
A
12
Q
expected costal angle
A
90 degrees
13
Q
note on auscultation
A
location, intensity, duration, pitch
14
Q
stridor
A
high pitch during inspiration
15
Q
atelectasis
A
collapse alveoli
