General Terminology

Question 1

Tidal volume

Answer 1

Amt of air inhaled and exhaled in normal resting breathing

Question 2

Residual volume

Answer 2

Volume of air remaining in lungs after max exhale

Question 3

Expiratory reserve volume

Answer 3

Volume of air forcefully expelled following a normal exhale

Question 4

Inspiratory reserve volume

Answer 4

Volume of air that can be inhaled following normal inspiration

Question 5

Forced vital capacity

Answer 5

Amt of air under volitional cntl

IRV + TV + ERV

Question 6

Forced expiratory volume

Answer 6

Amt of air forcefully expelled in 1 second following max inspiration

Question 7

Total lung capacity

Answer 7

Sum of residual capacity and forced vital capacity

Question 8

Functional residual capacity

Answer 8

Volume of air that remains in lungs following normal expiration
ERV + RV

Question 9

Hyperventilation definition

Answer 9

Increased inspiration and expiration of air as a result of increased rate or depth of respiration.
Depletes CO2 – respiratory alkalosis

Question 10

Orthopnea definition

Answer 10

Difficulty breathing in supine position.

Question 11

Purulent sputum

Answer 11

Indicates infection

Question 12

Frothy sputum indicates

Answer 12

Pulmonary edema

Question 13

Mucous sputum indicates

Answer 13

Cystic fibrosis or chronic cough conditions

Question 14

Hemoptysis definition

Answer 14

Blood in sputum