Subjective - Breathing Processes

Question 1

apnea

Answer 1

cessation of breathing

Question 2

eupnea

Answer 2

good/normal breathing

Question 3

tachypnea

Answer 3

rapid breathing

Question 4

bradypnea

Answer 4

slow breathing

Question 5

hypopnea

Answer 5

shallow breathing

Question 6

hyperpnea

Answer 6

heavy breathing

Question 7

dyspnea

Answer 7

difficulty breathing

Question 8

orthopnea

Answer 8

able to breathe only in an upright position

Question 9

hyperventilation

Answer 9

overbreathing; the condition of having too much air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypocapnia (low carbon dioxide concentration)

Question 10

hypoventilation

Answer 10

underbreathing; the condition of having too little air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypercapnia (high carbon dioxide concentration)