Respiratpry Rate Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory rate measurement of
A
Breathing rate
2
Q
Rate=
A
Breathes per minute (br/min)
3
Q
Respiratory cycle
A
Includes one inspiration and one expiration
4
Q
Method for measurements
A
Auditory, visual, palpations, sethscope
5
Q
Depth
A
Amount of air exchange with each breathe
6
Q
Rhythm
A
Regulatory of inspiration and expiration
7
Q
Character
A
Deviation from normal quiet, effortless breathing
8
Q
Normal breathing rate
A
12-18 br/min
9
Q
Abnormal breathing rate
A
Anything greater than 20 (tachypnea) and anything less than 10 (bradypnea)
