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Navy Hospital Corpsman, HCB Test 4 Exam QuestionsAnd Accurate Answers
apnea - absence of breathing
cyanosis - bluish discoloration of the skin
diffusion - the process whereby the molecules of a substance move from an area of
higher to lower concentration
dyspnea - difficult, laboured breathing; shortness of breath
hypoxia - a deficiency of oxygen reaching tissues of the body
intercostals - situated or extending between the ribs
increased work of breathing; a sensation of shortness of breath -Answer respiratory
distress
the reduction of breathing to the point where oxygen intake is not sufficient to support
life -Answer respiratory failure
the pulling in of skin and soft tissue between the ribs during breathing -Answer
retractions
an active process involving contraction of the rib cage and diaphragm muscles -Answer
inhalation
passive process in which the intercostal muscles and the diaphragm relax Answer
expiration
classified as adequate or inadequate Answer respiration
detect rising levels of carbon dioxide plus low levels of oxygen Answer chemoreceptors
process of inhaling and exhaling Answer ventilation
, refers to gas exchange between the alveoli and the blood and between the blood and
the cells Answer respiration
exchange of gases between alveoli and blood - Answer external respiration
exchange of gases between blood and the cells - Answer internal respiration
what are the 15 anatomic landmarks - Answer pharynx
trachea
suprasternal notch
costal angle
vertebra prominence
clavicles
xyphoid process
intercostal space
mid sternal line
right and left mid clavicular lines
right and left anterior axillary lines
right and left mid axillary lines
right and left posterior axillary lines
vertebral line
right and left scapular lines
the rate of breathing or the depth of breathing (or both) falls outside normal ranges -
Answer inadequate breathing
what are common causes of inadequate breathing - Answer smoke inhalation
overdose (depressing effect)
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