Question

apnea
hyperpnea
orthopnea
eupnea
tachypnea
dyspriea
an abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing
an increase in the depth and rate of breathing accompanied by abnormal exaggeration of respiratory movements
difficult or labored breathing when the body is in a horizontal position
difficult, labored, or painful breathing
normal or easy breathing
the temporary stoppage of breathing movements

Explanation:

Match each respiratory term to its standard medical definition based on clinical terminology:

1. Apnea refers to temporary stopping of breathing.
2. Hyperpnea is increased depth/rate of breathing with exaggerated movements.
3. Orthopnea is difficulty breathing while lying flat.
4. Eupnea describes normal, easy breathing.
5. Tachypnea is abnormally rapid, shallow breathing.
6. Dyspnea is difficult, labored, or painful breathing.

Answer:

• Apnea: the temporary stoppage of breathing movements
• Hyperpnea: an increase in the depth and rate of breathing accompanied by abnormal exaggeration of respiratory movements
• Orthopnea: difficult or labored breathing when the body is in a horizontal position
• Eupnea: normal or easy breathing
• Tachypnea: an abnormally rapid and shallow rate of breathing
• Dyspnea: difficult, labored, or painful breathing