Respiratory Rate Quiz

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rate at which breathing occurs per min.

respiratory rate

adult normal breathing rate

12-20 bpm

bradypnea

slow breathing rate

breathing that stops

apnea Signup and view all the answers

means breathe

pnea Signup and view all the answers

higher than normal breathing rate

tachypnea Signup and view all the answers

force of the blood pushing against the artery walls

blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

MIP

Maximum Inflation Point Signup and view all the answers

EPS

Estimated Paplatory Systolic Signup and view all the answers

the peak artery pressure during the beats is called diastolic

False Signup and view all the answers

amount of pressure during the heart is at rest is called systolic

False Signup and view all the answers

is the sound heard when taking blood pressure

korotkoff Signup and view all the answers

parts of stethoscope

earpiece, ear tube, tubing, bell, stem,chest piece, diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

parts of sphygmomanometer

pressure cuff, tubing, momanometer gauge, air release valve, inflation bulb Signup and view all the answers

high bp

hypertension Signup and view all the answers

low bp

hypotension Signup and view all the answers

another term for vital signs

Cardinal signs Signup and view all the answers

what is vital signs

are measurements of the body's most basic functions Signup and view all the answers

BP apparatus

stethoscope, sphygmomanometer Signup and view all the answers

slow heart rate

bradycardia Signup and view all the answers

faster than normal heart rate

tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

body temperature area

tympanic, oral, rectal, axillary Signup and view all the answers

body pulse area

temporal, carotid, apical, bradial, radial, femoral, popliteal, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis Signup and view all the answers

why is hand washing important?

it is the most effective measure in reducing the risk of transmitting infectious diseses Signup and view all the answers

act of cleaning ones hands

hand washing Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Breathing Rate

The normal breathing rate for an adult is 12-20 breaths per minute.
Bradypnea refers to a breathing rate that is slower than normal.
Apnea is a period where breathing stops.
Tachypnea is a breathing rate that is higher than normal.

Blood Pressure

The force of blood pushing against artery walls is blood pressure.
The peak artery pressure during heartbeats is called systolic pressure.
The amount of pressure in the heart when it is at rest is called diastolic pressure.
The sounds heard when taking blood pressure are Korotkoff sounds.

Medical Equipment

A sphygmomanometer is a device used to measure blood pressure.
A stethoscope has two main parts: the diaphragm and the bell.

Vital Signs

Vital signs are essential signs of life, including pulse, breathing rate, blood pressure, and body temperature.
Another term for vital signs is essential signs.
BP apparatus is used to measure blood pressure, a vital sign.

Heart Rate

Tachycardia is a heart rate that is faster than normal.
Bradycardia is a heart rate that is slower than normal.

Body Temperature and Pulse

The normal body temperature area is the axillary region (armpit).
The normal body pulse area is the radial artery (wrist).

Hand Washing

Hand washing is the act of cleaning one's hands to prevent infection.
Hand washing is important to prevent the spread of diseases.

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Test your knowledge on the rate at which breathing occurs per minute. This quiz covers the normal respiratory rate in humans and other related topics.