Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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The medical term for difficulty breathing is:

Bradycardia
Apnea
Dyspnea
Tachycardia

The correct answer is: Bradycardia

The correct response to the question pertains to the medical term that specifically refers to difficulty breathing, which is dyspnea. Dyspnea describes the sensation of shortness of breath or troubled breathing and can be associated with various medical conditions affecting the lungs, heart, or other systems. Understanding the terms can help clarify why other choices are not suitable. Bradycardia refers to an abnormally slow heart rate, while apnea indicates the absence of breathing for a period of time. Tachycardia, on the other hand, refers to an abnormally fast heart rate. Each of these terms relates to different physiological conditions that do not address the concept of difficulty in breathing.