Lab Practicum 2

Question 1

Amount of air inhaled or exhaled with each breath under resting conditions

Answer 1

Tidal volume

Question 2

Amount of air that can be forcefully inhaled after a normal tidal volume inspiration

Answer 2

Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)

Question 3

Amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal tidal volume expiration

Answer 3

Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)

Question 4

Amount of air remaining in the lungs after a forced exipration

Answer 4

Residual volume (RV)

Question 5

Maximum amount of air contained in lungs after a maximum inspiratory effort

Answer 5

Total lung capacity (TLC)

Question 6

Maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiratory effort

Answer 6

Vital capacity (VC)

Question 7

Maximum amount of air that can be inspired after a normal tidal volume expiration

Answer 7

Inspiratory capacity (IC)

Question 8

Volume of air remaining in the lungs after a normal tidal volume expiration

Answer 8

Functional residual capacity (FRC)

Question 9

What is the average value for tidal volume?

Answer 9

500 mL

Question 10

What is the average value for inspiratory reserve volume?

Answer 10

1900-3100 mL

Question 11

What is the average value for expiratory reserve volume?

Answer 11

700-1200 mL

Question 12

What is the average value for residual volume?

Answer 12

1100-1200 mL

Question 13

What is the average value for total lung capacity?

Answer 13

4200-6000 mL

Question 14

What is the average value for vital capacity?

Answer 14

3100- 4800 mL

Question 15

What is the average value for inspiratory capacity?

Answer 15

2400-3600 mL

Question 16

What is the average value for functional residual capacity?

Answer 16

1800-2400 mL