PFTs Flashcards
1
Q
Represents equilibrium position of the. lungs and chest wall
A
Functional residual capacity (FRC)
2
Q
The amount of air in the lungs after a normal, quiet expiration
A
Functional residual capcity (FRC)
3
Q
Amount of air in the lungs after maximal expiration
A
Residual volume
4
Q
Volume of air moved in a normal breath
A
Tidal Volume (Vt)
5
Q
Volume of air in the lungs after maximal inspiration
A
Total Lung capacity (TLC)
6
Q
Volume of air moved during complete expiration from total lung capcity
A
Vital capacity ( TLC-RV)
7
Q
What happens when pleural pressure equilibrates with alveolar pressure?
A
lung collapse as in pneumothorax
8
Q
Transpulmonary pressure is positive during ______
A
Inspiration
9
Q
Diaphragm descends and chest wall expands
A
inspiration
10
Q
Lung volume increases during ____
A
inspiration
