Matching Pairs The rationale behind each step of counting RROnline version To help the students to know more about the RR counting. by Nursing Empowerment Program 1 Using a stopwatch while measuring RR. 2 Observing chest movements; falls and raises. 3 It's not allowed to counting RR for 30 sec and then multiply. 4 Counting breaths for a full minute. 5 Documentation is critical after counting RR. 6 Placing the patient arm across his chest while counting the RR. 7 Counting RR at rest. 8 The nurse shouldn't inform the patient that she is counting the RR. 9 It's not allowed to estimate RR without close observation 10 The nurse can observe the abdominal movement while counting the RR. Because it shows the raises and falls obviously. To track changes over time and informing other healthcare providers about the patient's condition To ensure consistency and accuracy in timing the breaths counted. To avoid an inaccurate counting. To allow the nurse to see the full cycle of inhalation and exhalation, ensuring accurate counting. To avoid controlling the respiration by the patient. To avoid inaccuracies due to missed breaths or misinterpretation of the breathing pattern from distance. To provide a baseline for normal respiration as physical activity increases respiratory rate. To get an accurate reading, as respiratory rates can vary. Because the abdomen moves as a result of moving the diaphragm up and down.