Chapter # 2 Spirometry Lab.

Question 1

What is used to calibrate Spirometer?

Answer 1

A 3 liter Syringe

Question 2

According to ATS/ERS Standars, 3 liters Syringe must be between :

Answer 2

+/- 3.5%

or

+/- 65 ml, whichever is greater.

Question 3

3.0 L + 3.5% is ?

Answer 3

3.0+3.5% = 3.105 L

Question 4

3.0L-3.5% = ?

Answer 4

2.895 L

Question 5

what are the three Water Displacement Spirometer?

Answer 5

1. Water-Seal Spirometer
2. Dry Rolling-Seal Spirometer
3. Bellows - Type Spirometer

Question 6

Water seal Spirometer

Answer 6

Also called water displacement Spirometer, is one of the most accurate Spirometer but not use that much now days

Question 7

This is?

Answer 7

Dry Rolling - Seal Spirometer

(Water Displacement Spirometer)

Question 8

which one is this ?

Answer 8

Bellows - type Spirometer

(Water Displacement Spirometer)

Question 8

Flow sensitive Spirometer also called?

Answer 8

Pneumothachometers

(Most people call it Pneumotachs )

Question 9

What are the Flow Sensing Divices?

Answer 9

1. Turbine (Impeller)
2. Presure differential Flow Sensor
3. Heated Wire flow Sensor

Question 10

This is:

Answer 10

Turbine (Impeller)

Also called the “Wright Spirometer”

it measures: VC, Vt, Ve.

Not use for FVC

Question 11

?

Answer 11

Peak Expiratory Flow

(Use to monitor Asthma)

Question 12

When we make a diagnosis to a patient before or after giving it a treatment?

Answer 12

Before

Question 13

What are the three things that we use ti judge Bronchodilation?

Answer 13

FVC

FEV1

SGaw

Question 14

What number we first look to see if there is an obstruction or restriction problem?

Answer 14

FEV1% Actual number