Chapter 26 Air- Plethysmography (APG)

Question 1

Plethysmography measures ______ changes

Answer 1

Volume

Question 2

Venous filling index sheds rate of ______ ______

Answer 2

Venous refilling

Question 3

What is considered a normal number for venous filling index

Answer 3

Any number that’s low

Question 4

_______ ________ measures calf muscle pump function

Answer 4

Ejection fraction

Question 5

What is a normal percentage for ejection fraction

Answer 5

Any high percentage

Question 6

_______ _______ _________ is equivalent to ambulatory venous pressure in mmHg

Answer 6

Residual volume fraction

Question 7

What is a normal percentage for residual volume fraction

Answer 7

Any percentage that’s low