Asked by divya dhamija on May 28, 2024
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Madeline has just completed a 5 km run.Her respiratory rate is 28 and regular.Which of the following terms most accurately describes her respirations?
A) Cheyne-stokes
B) Bradypnea
C) Orthopnea
D) Tachypnea
Respiratory Rate
The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign used to assess a patient's respiratory health.
Cheyne-Stokes
A pattern of breathing characterized by gradual increases and decreases in breathing, often associated with heart failure or brain damage.
Orthopnea
Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying flat, commonly associated with heart failure and other cardiovascular conditions.
- Conduct proper actions in the surveillance and examination of key signs.
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Mayank GambhirMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Tachypnea refers to rapid breathing and is defined as a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute in adults. Madeline's respiratory rate of 28 after completing a 5 km run is consistent with a normal response to exercise, which can cause an increase in respiratory rate to meet the increased demand for oxygen by the body's muscles. Cheyne-Stokes is an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by alternating periods of deep, rapid breathing followed by periods of no breathing (apnea). Bradypnea refers to slow breathing, with a respiratory rate less than 12 breaths per minute in adults. Orthopnea is a symptom where the patient experiences difficulty breathing while lying flat and typically improves when they sit up or stand.
Learning Objectives
- Conduct proper actions in the surveillance and examination of key signs.