Practice Question
An abnormal condition in which a person must sit or stand to breathe deeply or comfortably is called:
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Correct Answer:
orthopnea
Rationale:
🔷 Orthopnea refers to difficulty breathing when lying flat and improves upon sitting or standing.
🔷 It is commonly associated with heart failure and chronic pulmonary conditions.
🔷 It differentiates from dyspnea, which is general breathing difficulty.
🔷 The upright position reduces venous return, relieving pulmonary congestion.
🔷 Patients often report sleeping propped up on pillows to ease symptoms.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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