Orthopnea Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

Orthopnea is:

• A) very deep, rapid respirations.
• B) difficulty breathing when lying down.
• C) waking up suddenly, coughing, and struggling for breath.
• D) noisy breathing with stridor or rhonchi.

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Definitions:

Ventricle

A chamber of the heart or brain, in the heart it is one of two large chambers that collect and expel blood, in the brain it produces and circulates cerebrospinal fluid.

Atrium

A central room or space in a building, often open to the sky.

Arteriosclerosis

The thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity of the walls of arteries, often leading to restricted blood flow which can result in cardiovascular issues.

Bruit

A sound, usually abnormal, heard in auscultation that indicates the presence of turbulent flow within a blood vessel.