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?

Heartbeats and lung sounds Signup and view all the answers

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

Pulse Oximeter Signup and view all the answers

What is Dyspnea commonly described as?

'Shortness of breath' Signup and view all the answers

What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

32 F Signup and view all the answers

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

Temporal Artery Temperature Signup and view all the answers

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

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

What does a Sphygmomanometer measure?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

When is the Systolic Pressure measured?

When the heart muscle contracts Signup and view all the answers

What does Edema refer to?

Excess fluid retention causing swelling Signup and view all the answers

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