Assessment of Respiration Rhythm and Depth Quiz
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What does a pulse oximeter measure?

  • Percentage of oxygen in the lungs
  • Amount of oxygen in the body (correct)
  • Pulse depth
  • Venous blood oxygen saturation
  • What is the term for slow breathing?

  • Tachycardia
  • Tachypnea
  • Bradypnea (correct)
  • Bradycardia
  • Which vital sign does a pulse indicate?

  • Oxygen supply
  • Heart beat (correct)
  • Pressure in the arteries
  • Breathing
  • What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?

    <p>Prevent or correct hypoxia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter does arterial blood oxygen saturation represent?

    <p>Oxygen supply in the arteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does hypotension refer to?

    <p>BP systolic less than 110</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does pain typically increase the pulse rate?

    <p>During exercise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a decreased heart rate below normal levels?

    <p>Bradypnea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the percentage of oxygen in the lungs indicate?

    <p>Residual volume of air in the lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition does hypoxia aim to prevent or correct?

    <p>A deficiency in tissue oxygen supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

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