NR 224: Fundamentals Skills Exam review Questions and Answers
Chapter 41: Oxygenation Know alterations in breathing pattern/ alterations in respiratory functioning. o The three primary alterations are hypoventilation, hyperventilation, and hypoxia. o Hypoventilation and hyperventilation are often determined by arterial blood gas analysis. o At rest, the NORMAL adult respiration rate is 12 to 20 regular breaths/min. o Hyperventilation: » rate and depth of respirations increase » hypocarbia sometimes occurs (also called hypocapnia, meaning reduced CO2 in the blood)
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