UNIT-VI VITAL SIGNS RESPIRATION QUIZ

What is the normal range for respiratory rate in adults?

• 12-20 breaths per minute

• 30-40 breaths per minute

• 8-12 breaths per minute

• 25-30 breaths per minute

What factors can affect respiratory rate?

• Watching TV

• Eating spicy food

• Exercise, stress, illness, medication, altitude

• Wearing a hat

How is respiratory rate measured?

• By listening to the heartbeat

• By checking the color of the skin

• By measuring the temperature of the breath

• By counting the number of breaths in one minute

What is the significance of monitoring respiratory rate?

• To determine blood pressure

• To assess kidney function

• To measure heart rate

• To indicate the efficiency of oxygen exchange in the lungs and the overall respiratory function.

What is the difference between tachypnea and bradypnea?

• Tachypnea is rapid breathing, while bradypnea is slow breathing.

• Tachypnea is shallow breathing, while bradypnea is deep breathing.

• Tachypnea is irregular breathing, while bradypnea is regular breathing.

• Tachypnea is slow breathing, while bradypnea is rapid breathing.

What are the common causes of an increased respiratory rate?

• Medical conditions, fever, anxiety, pain, exercise

• Eating too much

• Watching TV

• Listening to music

What are the common causes of a decreased respiratory rate?

• Sedative medications, brain injury, medical conditions

• Lung cancer, asthma, bronchitis

• Excessive caffeine intake, dehydration, excessive exercise

• High blood pressure, low blood sugar, high cholesterol

How does exercise affect respiratory rate?

• It increases the respiratory rate.

• It decreases the respiratory rate.

• It causes the respiratory rate to stay the same.

• It has no effect on the respiratory rate.

What is the relationship between respiratory rate and heart rate?

• Heart rate has no impact on respiratory rate

• Respiratory rate and heart rate are related to each other

• Respiratory rate and heart rate are inversely related

• There is no relationship between respiratory rate and heart rate

How does age affect respiratory rate?

• Respiratory rate tends to increase with age.

• Age has no effect on respiratory rate.

• Respiratory rate tends to stay the same regardless of age.

• Respiratory rate tends to decrease with age.