Which term describes a respiratory rate of 36 breaths per minute in an adult?
a. Tachypnea
b. Bradypnea
c. Apnea
d. Within normal limits
ANS: A
36 breaths per minute is too fast (normal 12 to 20), which describes tachypnea. Bradypnea is slow respirations. Apnea is no respirations.
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