Lecture 5: Assessing Lung Function

Question 0

Why might a patient have an indwelling arteriole line?

Answer 0

Used to check if their mechanical ventilator is working appropriately without having to puncture the patient multiple times.

Question 1

What is the most common artery used for an indwelling arteriole line?

Answer 1

Radial artery

Question 2

What is the normal range for bicarbonate?

Answer 2

22-28 g/100mL of blood

Question 3

What is the range for base excess/base deficit?

Answer 3

+/- 2 mEq/L

Question 4

What are the normal male hemoglobin levels?

Answer 4

13-16g/100 mL blood

Question 5

What are the hemoglobin values for women?

Answer 5

12-14 g/100 mL

Question 6

What are the hematocrit values for men?

Answer 6

40-54%

Question 7

What are the hematocrit levels for women?

Answer 7

37-47%

Question 8

What are the normal white blood cell count for men and women?

Answer 8

5000-10000 mm^3

Question 9

What is the normal range for blood platelet?

Answer 9

200,000-350,000 mm^3

Question 10

What does MIP stand for?

Answer 10

Maximal static inspiratory pressure

Question 11

What is the normal range for maximal inspiratory pressure?

Answer 11

-70–150

Question 12

What is the normal range for maximal expiratory pressure?

Answer 12

150-250 cmH20

Question 13

What does MIP and MEP measure?

Answer 13

Respiratory strength

Question 14

What is MVV

Answer 14

Maximal voluntary ventilation; determines respiratory endurance.

Question 15

What is the normal value of MVV?

Answer 15

150 to 180 L/min

Question 16

What is the threshold loading test?

Answer 16

Inspiratory breathing is through a mouth piece with a set pressure valve at a certain pressure. See how long the patient breathes for. (Used as a monitor for progression)