1 Flashcards
Amount of air that a person can inspire after the resting inspiration
Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Normal inspiration followed by a normal expiration
Tidal Volume
Amount of air that a person can expire after the resting expiration
Expiratory Residual Volume
Amount of air left in the lungs after maximum expiration
Residual Volume
Max amount of air that a person can inspire after the resting expiration
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
Max inspiration followed by max expiration
Vital Capacity (VC)
Amount of air remaining in the lungs after the resting expiration
Functional Residual Capacity
Volume of air in the lungs upon the maximum effort of inspiration
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
Normal value for IRV
3,000 mL
Normal value for TV
500 mL
Normal value for ERV
1,100 mL
Normal value for RV
1,200 mL
Normal value for IC
3,500 mL
Normal value for VC
4,600 mL
Normal value for FRC
2,300 mL
