Measuring and Recording Respirations

Respiration is the process of taking in ______ and expelling carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the lungs and respiratory tract.

• oxygen (O₂)

• nitrogen (N₂)

• hydrogen (H₂)

• helium (He)

One respiration consists of one inspiration (breathing in) and one ______ (breathing out).

• expiration

• inhalation

• ventilation

• circulation

What is one of the three facts that must be noted when measuring respiration? Fill in the blank: _______

• Rate of respiration

• Color of the skin

• Time of day

• Room temperature

What is the normal respiration rate for adults?

• 12-20

• 16-30

• 30-50

What is the normal respiration rate for children?

• 12-20

• 16-30

• 30-50

Fill in the blank: The normal respiration rate for infants is ____ breaths per minute.

• 30-50.

• 10-20.

• 60-80.

• 20-30.

What does the term 'Dyspnea' refer to?

• Normal breathing

• Difficult or labored breathing

• Rapid breathing

• Shallow breathing

What is the term for the absence of respirations; temporary period of no respirations?

• Apnea

• Dyspnea

• Hyperpnea

• Tachypnea

What is Tachypnea?

• Respiratory rate below 12 respirations per minute

• Respiratory rate above 25 respirations per minute

• Normal respiratory rate

• Respiratory rate between 12 and 20 respirations per minute

What is bradypnea?

• Rapid respiratory rate, usually above 20 respirations per minute

• Slow respiratory rate, usually below 10 respirations per minute

• Normal respiratory rate, around 12-20 respirations per minute

• Irregular respiratory rate, fluctuating between high and low