Nursing Arts

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.

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Nursing Arts

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Vital Signs Terminology Respiration Terms

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2011-01-12T02:52:34Z

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