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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is Dyspnea commonly described as?

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

What is the freezing point of water in Fahrenheit?

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

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

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

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

<p>Hypotension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Sphygmomanometer measure?

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

When is the Systolic Pressure measured?

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

What does Edema refer to?

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

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