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Apnea
Absence of breathing.
Bradypnea
Below average or slow respiratory rate.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration
A gradual increase and then gradual decrease in depth and rate of respirations followed by a period of apnea.
Dyspnea
Difficulty or painful breathing.
Exhalation/Expiration
Act of release of air.
Hyperpnea
Increase in respiratory rate and depth.
Hyperventilation
Abnormally prolonged and deep breathing usually associated with acute anxiety or emotional tension.
Hypoxia
O2(oxygen) content in the blood below normal.
Inhalation/Inspiration
Act of intake of air.
Orthopnea
Dyspnea so severe patient needs to sit up to breathe normally.
Respiration
Exchange of gases (O2 and CO2). oxygen and carbon dioxide
Stertorous
Breathing accompanied by snores.
Stridor
Noisy respirations with a harsh or crowing sound (as in croup).
Tachypnea
Rapid respiratory rate.
Wheeze
Noisy respirations with a whistling sound.
Author
shaketarenae
ID
59294
Card Set
Nursing Arts
Description
Vital Signs Terminology Respiration Terms
Updated
2011-01-12T02:52:34Z
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