Respiratory System Terminologies
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Which term describes an unusually slow rate of breathing, typically under 12 breaths per minute?

  • Tachycardia
  • Hyperventilation
  • Apnea
  • Bradypnea (correct)

    • What is the term for breathing too quickly?

  • Dyspnea
  • Carotid Pulse
  • Hyperventilation (correct)
  • Tachypnea

    • Where is the apical pulse located?

  • On each side of the neck
  • Intravenously
  • At the bottom left portion of the heart (correct)
  • On the thumb side of the wrist

    • What does a stethoscope typically measure?

    <p>Heartbeats and lung sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical device indirectly measures the amount of oxygen saturation in the blood?

    <p>Pulse Oximeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Dyspnea commonly described as?

    <p>'Shortness of breath'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

    <p>32 F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical instrument is used for temperature measurement in the ear?

    <p>Temporal Artery Temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition called when blood pressure is too low?

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

    What does a Sphygmomanometer measure?

    <p>Blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the Systolic Pressure measured?

    <p>When the heart muscle contracts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Edema refer to?

    <p>Excess fluid retention causing swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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