(15.1) Pulmonary Function Tests (Dobson/Karius) Flashcards
1
Q
Describe generally what the pathology is
Obstructive lung disease:
Restrictive lung disease:
A
Obstructive lung disease: Can’t get air out
Restrictive lung disease: Can’t get air in
2
Q
What are examples of obstructive lung diseases?
A
COPD
Asthma
Bronchiectasis
CF
3
Q
What are examples of restrictive lung disease?
A
ILD
Chest wall pathology
Obesity
Neuromuscular disease
4
Q
What are the 4 factors you must consider with pulmonary predicted values?
A
Height
Age
Gender
Ethnicity
5
Q
What are the contraindications for spirometry?
A
- MI within the last month
- Unstable angina
- Recent thoraco-abdominal surgery
- Recent opthalmic surgery
- Thoracic or abdominal aneurysm
- Current pneumothorax
6
Q
A
D. Normal
7
Q
A
B. Reversible obstructive disease
8
Q
A
C. Non reversible obstructive disease
9
Q
A
C. Alpha 1 anti-trypsin deficiency
