10 Questions
What is the normal range for respiratory rate according to the text?
10-20 breaths per minute
Why is monitoring respiratory rate important in clients?
To detect changes in health status
What is the purpose of taking vital signs involving respiratory rate?
To monitor clients at risk for alteration in health
In which age group is the normal respiratory rate expected to be the highest?
3 - 5 years
What is the approximate normal respiratory rate range for adults?
12 - 20 breaths per minute
What term is used to describe the cough that does not produce any sputum or phlegm?
Nonproductive cough
What is the principal muscle used in breathing?
Diaphragm
During inhalation, what happens to the diaphragm?
It contracts and lungs expand
Which muscle group does not play a primary role in breathing?
Trapezius
What is the main function of external respiration?
Interchange of O2 and CO2 between alveoli and pulmonary blood
Learn about the common and non-invasive physical assessment procedure for measuring vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, pain, and oxygen saturation. Discover the purpose of taking vital signs to obtain baseline data and monitor changes in a client's health status.
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