B4-037 Pulmonary Function Tests Flashcards
1
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measures how fast and how much you can breathe out
A
spirometry
2
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flow volume loop: below x axis is
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inspiratory effort
3
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flow volume loop: above x axis is
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expiratory effort
4
Q
- 3 acceptable manuevers
- 2 largest FEV1 within 150 ml of each other
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session complete
if not met, continue testing
5
Q
provides a measurement of FRC
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plethysmography
6
Q
normal FEV1/FVC
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.7-.8
7
Q
FEV1/VC is increased
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restriction
8
Q
FEV1/VC <70%
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obstructive
9
Q
common causes of obstructive pulmonary defect
2
A
- asthma
- COPD
10
Q
reduction in TLC below 5th percentile
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restrictive
11
Q
TLC < 80%
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restriction
12
Q
both FEV1/FVC
and TLC are decreased
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mixed pulmonary defect
13
Q
A
excellent effort
14
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A
hesitating start
15
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A
submaximal effort
16
Q
A
early termination
17
Q
A
coughing
18
Q
A
subject briefly stopped exhaling
19
Q
A
obstructive pulmonary defect
24
Q
A
restrictive
28
Q
A
variable extrathoracic
29
Q
A
variable intrathoracic
30
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