DSA Pulmonary Function Testing Flashcards
1
Q
Describe how to do the FVC
A
Patient inhales deeply and exhale as long as fast as possibly forcefully
2
Q
Describe the FVC in an Obstructive Patient
A
Normal or Decreased
3
Q
____ can be used to treat asthma.
A
Bronchodilator
4
Q
Describe the FEV1/FVC ratio in an Obstructive and Restrictive Patient
A
1) Obstructive: Decreased
2) Restrictive: Normal or Elevated
5
Q
Describe the mechanism of Bronchodilator.
A
Relax airways
6
Q
Describe FVC in an Restrictive Patient
A
Decreased
7
Q
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
A
Max amount of air that is expired
8
Q
Define FEV1
A
Amount of air exhaled during 1st second of FVC maneuver
9
Q
Describe the TLC in an Obstructive and Restrictive Patient
A
1) Obstructive: Normal or Increased
2) Restrictive: Decreased
