PEFR Flashcards
1
Q
What is PEFR?
A
a test to measure the maximum airflow out of the lungs after full inhalation
2
Q
What units of measurements is PEFR?
A
(L/min)
3
Q
what type of data is given in PEFR?
A
numeric ratio data
4
Q
what are the pros and cons of PEFR?
A
pros = cheap and comparable data cons = value dependant on if sitting or standing, depends on the quality of the verbal instruction
5
Q
how to describe to the patient what the test is for?
A
a test to show how quickly you can blow air out of the lungs - to give an idea of how well the lungs are working - if your airways are narrowed.
6
Q
What are the instructions for PEFR?
A
patient standing, marker set to 0, breathe in as deeply as you can and seal mouth around the mouthpiece. I then want you to breathe out as quickly and as hard as you can.
7
Q
How many times to take the test?
A
perform 3 times and take highest score
8
Q
what is normal PEFR?
A
400-650l/min
