Respiratory Terms Quiz
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What is the definition of Anoxia?

  • Inability to breathe except in upright position
  • Greater than normal ventilation that just meets metabolic demands
  • Absence of oxygen (correct)
  • Deficiency of O2 inspired air
  • What does Dyspnea refer to?

  • Greater than normal resp rate
  • Absence of respiratory movement
  • Inability to breathe except in upright position
  • Subjective sense of shortness of breath, difficulty breathing (correct)
  • What is the definition of Tachypnea?

  • Volume of exchanges air per minute
  • Greater than normal resp rate (correct)
  • Inability to breathe except in upright position
  • Process of gas exchange whereby the body gains oxygen, loses Co2
  • What does hyperventilation refer to?

    <p>Ventilation exceeding metabolic demands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of orthopnea?

    <p>Inability to breathe except in an upright position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of torr as a unit of pressure?

    <p>Unit of pressure = 1mmHg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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