Assessing Respirations

Front

What factors can influence a patient's respiration?

Back

Exercise, anxiety, acute pain, smoking, and medication

Front

How should the patient be positioned for respiratory rate assessment?

Back

Sitting or lying with the head elevated 45 to 60 degrees

Front

What is the initial step in observing a patient's respiratory rate?

Back

Observing a complete respiratory cycle

Front

For how long should you count the respiratory rate if the rhythm is regular? Options: 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 60 seconds

Back

30 seconds

Front

What is considered a normal respiratory rate range?

Back

12 to 20 breaths per minute

Front

What should be done if the respiratory rhythm is irregular?

Back

Count for 60 seconds

Front

How is the depth of respiration noted? Options: By listening to the patient's breathing, By observing the movement of the chest wall, By measuring the air intake, By asking the patient

Back

By observing the movement of the chest wall

Front

What should be observed in addition to the respiratory rate?

Back

Respiratory rhythm and depth

Front

How should findings from the respiratory assessment be handled?

Back

Discussed with the patient

Front

What indicates a patient's respiratory rate is within the normal range? Options: Exactly 20 breaths per minute, Below 12 breaths per minute, Between 12 to 20 breaths per minute, Above 20 breaths per minute

Back

Between 12 to 20 breaths per minute