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What is the definition of tachypnea?
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?
Which condition is characterized by a respiratory rate above 20 breaths/minute?
- Tachypnea (correct)
- Hypoventilation
- Bradypnea
- Hyperventilation
What is the opposite of tachypnea?
What is the opposite of tachypnea?
- Bradypnea (correct)
- Hyperpnea
- Hypopnea
- Apnea
In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea refer to?
In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea refer to?
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Which term describes a respiratory rate that falls below 20 breaths/minute?
Which term describes a respiratory rate that falls below 20 breaths/minute?
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What respiratory rate defines tachypnea according to the text?
What respiratory rate defines tachypnea according to the text?
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If a patient is breathing at 25 breaths per minute, what term would be used to describe their breathing pattern?
If a patient is breathing at 25 breaths per minute, what term would be used to describe their breathing pattern?
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In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea indicate?
In the context of respiratory patterns, what does bradypnea indicate?
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Which term describes a patient who is breathing at exactly 18 breaths per minute?
Which term describes a patient who is breathing at exactly 18 breaths per minute?
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If a patient experiences bradypnea, what would their respiratory rate likely be?
If a patient experiences bradypnea, what would their respiratory rate likely be?
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