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What is apnea?
What is apnea?
- The lack or absence of breathing (correct)
- Rapid breathing
- Very deep and rapid respirations
- Difficult, labored or painful breathing
What is atelectasis?
What is atelectasis?
The collapse of a portion of the lung
What are Biot's respirations?
What are Biot's respirations?
- Slow breathing
- Rapid and deep respirations followed by 10 to 30 seconds of apnea (correct)
- Breathing deeply while sitting
- Gradually increased rate and depth of breathing
Define bradypnea.
Define bradypnea.
What are Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
What are Cheyne-Stokes respirations?
What does dyspnea refer to?
What does dyspnea refer to?
What is hemoptysis?
What is hemoptysis?
Define hyperventilation.
Define hyperventilation.
What does hypoventilation mean?
What does hypoventilation mean?
What is hypoxemia?
What is hypoxemia?
Define hypoxia.
Define hypoxia.
What are Kussmaul respirations?
What are Kussmaul respirations?
What does orthopnea mean?
What does orthopnea mean?
What is the orthopneic position?
What is the orthopneic position?
What is oxygen concentration?
What is oxygen concentration?
What is a pollutant?
What is a pollutant?
What does respiratory arrest mean?
What does respiratory arrest mean?
What is respiratory depression?
What is respiratory depression?
Define sputum.
Define sputum.
What is tachypnea?
What is tachypnea?
What are factors affecting oxygen needs?
What are factors affecting oxygen needs?
Which position is usually easier for breathing?
Which position is usually easier for breathing?
Study Notes
Breathing Terminology
- Apnea: Complete absence of breathing.
- Atelectasis: Collapse of a lung segment affecting gas exchange.
- Biot's respirations: Characterized by rapid, deep breaths followed by short periods of apnea.
- Bradypnea: Abnormally slow breathing, less than 12 breaths per minute.
- Cheyne-Stokes respirations: A pattern of gradual increase in breathing rate and depth, followed by a decrease, with possible pauses of 10 to 20 seconds.
- Dyspnea: Labored or painful breathing, indicating respiratory distress.
- Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood-stained mucus.
- Hyperventilation: Rapid and deep breathing beyond normal levels.
- Hypoventilation: Slow, shallow, or irregular breathing patterns.
- Hypoxemia: Insufficient oxygen levels in the blood.
- Hypoxia: Inadequate oxygenation of tissues at the cellular level.
- Kussmaul respirations: Extremely deep and rapid breathing often associated with metabolic acidosis.
- Orthopnea: Difficulty in breathing when lying flat, often relieved by sitting up.
- Orthopneic position: Position involving sitting up and leaning forward for ease of breathing.
- Oxygen concentration: Measures the portion of hemoglobin that is bound to oxygen, critical for assessing respiratory efficiency.
- Pollutant: Harmful substances present in air or water, impacting respiratory function and overall health.
- Respiratory arrest: A critical condition where breathing ceases completely.
- Respiratory depression: A reduction in breathing rate and effectiveness, with fewer than 12 breaths per minute.
- Sputum: Mucus that is expelled from the respiratory tract, often analyzed for diagnostic purposes.
- Tachypnea: Rapid breathing, exceeding 20 breaths per minute.
Factors Influencing Oxygen Needs
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Physiological Factors:
- Functionality of the respiratory and circulatory systems
- Red blood cell count impacts oxygen transport
- Nervous system status affects respiratory drive
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Environmental & Lifestyle Factors:
- Aging can lead to decreased lung capacity and oxygenation
- Exercise increases oxygen demand due to elevated metabolic activity
- Fever raises metabolic rate, heightening oxygen requirements
- Pain can restrict breathing patterns, affecting oxygen intake
- Substance use (drugs, alcohol) can depress respiratory function
- Smoking and exposure to pollutants compromise lung function
- Nutritional status influences overall health and oxygen requirements
- Allergies may exacerbate respiratory conditions and oxygen needs
Recommended Breathing Positions
- Easier Breathing Positions: Fowler's or semi-Fowler's, which encourage optimal lung expansion and ease of breathing.
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Test your knowledge on key terms related to oxygen needs in respiratory physiology. This quiz covers important concepts such as apnea, atelectasis, and various types of respirations. Perfect for students studying nursing or respiratory therapy.