Title: Define the physiology of respirations, how respirations are measured, and terminology related to respirations.
Course: Nurse Aide (14051) > Section: Unit VII: Basic Skills

Definition should include

- inspiration – taking air (oxygen) into the lungs; inhale; chest rises
- expiration – letting air (carbon dioxide) out of the lungs; exhale; chest falls
- respiration – one complete inhalation and exhalation; measured in breaths per minute
- apnea – absence of breathing
- dyspnea – difficulty breathing.