6 Questions
What is the definition of Anoxia?
Absence of oxygen
What does Dyspnea refer to?
Subjective sense of shortness of breath, difficulty breathing
What is the definition of Tachypnea?
Greater than normal resp rate
What does hyperventilation refer to?
Ventilation exceeding metabolic demands
What is the definition of orthopnea?
Inability to breathe except in an upright position
What is the meaning of torr as a unit of pressure?
Unit of pressure = 1mmHg
Test your knowledge of respiratory terms with this quiz! Explore terms such as anoxia, apnea, dyspnea, hyperpnea, hyperventilation, hypoxia, orthopnea, and respiration. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these crucial respiratory concepts.
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