Breathing Rate Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
Normal breathing rate
A
12-20 breaths per minute
2
Q
High breathing rate value
A
20 breaths per minute
3
Q
High breathing rate
A
Tachypnoea
4
Q
Low breathing rate value
A
Less than 12 breaths per minute
5
Q
Low respiratory rate
A
Bradypnoea
6
Q
Causes of tachypnoea
A
Anxiety
Activity
Fever
Pain
7
Q
Causes of bradypnoea
A
Opioids
Sedation
CNS depression
8
Q
When do you measure reps rate
A
Same time as pulse - not to make the patient conscious to the fact that they were doing it - over 30 secs
9
Q
How to take resp rate
A
30 secs
Count breaths
While doing pulse
10
Q
Warning signs of abnormal respiration
A
Noises - wheeze/stidor
Abnormal rate/rythm
Abnormal chest movement
11
Q
Increased effort breathing signs
A
Neck muscles/ flared nostrils inspiration
Abdominal muscles in expiration
