NUR 213: Respiratory Patterns and ARDS
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What is the definition of tachypnea?

  • Respiratory rate below 20 breaths/minute
  • Respiratory rate over 20 breaths/minute (correct)
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Bradypnea
  • Which condition is characterized by a respiratory rate above 20 breaths/minute?

  • Tachypnea (correct)
  • Hypoventilation
  • Bradypnea
  • Hyperventilation
  • What is the opposite of tachypnea?

  • Bradypnea (correct)
  • Hyperpnea
  • Hypopnea
  • Apnea
  • In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea refer to?

    <p>Respiratory rate below 20 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a respiratory rate that falls below 20 breaths/minute?

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

    What respiratory rate defines tachypnea according to the text?

    <p>More than 20 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient is breathing at 25 breaths per minute, what term would be used to describe their breathing pattern?

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

    In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea indicate?

    <p>Breathing rate less than 20 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes a patient who is breathing at exactly 18 breaths per minute?

    <p>Normal breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient experiences bradypnea, what would their respiratory rate likely be?

    <p>10 breaths/minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

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