10 Questions
What does a pulse oximeter measure?
Amount of oxygen in the body
What is the term for slow breathing?
Bradypnea
Which vital sign does a pulse indicate?
Heart beat
What is the primary goal of oxygen therapy?
Prevent or correct hypoxia
Which parameter does arterial blood oxygen saturation represent?
Oxygen supply in the arteries
What does hypotension refer to?
BP systolic less than 110
When does pain typically increase the pulse rate?
During exercise
What is the term for a decreased heart rate below normal levels?
Bradypnea
What does the percentage of oxygen in the lungs indicate?
Residual volume of air in the lungs
What condition does hypoxia aim to prevent or correct?
A deficiency in tissue oxygen supply
Test your knowledge on assessing respiration rhythm and depth based on observations of chest wall movements and the use of accessory muscles. Topics include abnormal breathing patterns like bradypnea, tachypnea, and Biot's breathing pattern.
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