Lung Capacities Flashcards
1
Q
IRV
A
Volume that can be inhaled beyond normal resting tidal inhalation
2
Q
ERV
A
Volume that can be exhaled beyond the normal tidal exhalation
3
Q
Inspiratory capacity
A
IRV + TV
Volume that can be inhaled after tidal exhalation
4
Q
Vital capacity
A
IRV+ERV+TV
Amount of air under volitional control, conventionally measured as FVC
5
Q
Residual volume
A
Volume remaining in lungs after expiratory reserve volume
6
Q
Functional residual capacity
A
Volume left after tidal exhale
ERV + RV
7
Q
Total lung capacity
A
Total amount of air thorax can contain
IRV + TV + ERV + RV
8
Q
FEV1/FVC
A
9
Q
Tidal volume
A
Volume inhaled and exhaled through normal breath
