pulm mechanics

Question 1

VE

Answer 1

minute volume

Question 2

minute volume device

Answer 2

spirometer

Question 3

normal minute volume

Answer 3

5-10L

Question 4

minute volume test

Answer 4

breathe normally thru mouth piece for one minute while counting their RR

Question 5

Vt

Answer 5

tidal volume

Question 6

normal vt

Answer 6

5-7ml/kg PBW

Question 7

tidal volume equation

Answer 7

VE= RR x VT

Question 8

tidal volume steps

Answer 8

calculate predicated range with PBW # x 5 & 7 and calculate actual VT # see if in range

Question 9

PEFR

Answer 9

peak expiratory flow rate

Question 10

PEFR device

Answer 10

PEFR Meter

Question 11

PEFR normal range

Answer 11

600 L/min

Question 12

inhale deeply and forcefully exhale, quick and hard

Answer 12

PEFR– check 15%

Question 13

MIP

Answer 13

maximal inspiratory pressure

Question 14

MIP normal range

Answer 14

f-> better than 70 and m-> better than 100

Question 15

MIP steps

Answer 15

connect circle/tube piece to pressure manometer and dispiro, then exhale completely and inhale as deep as possible, hard and fast, 15%

Question 16

MEP

Answer 16

maximal expiratory pressure

Question 17

MEP steps

Answer 17

connect circle/tube piece to pressure manometer and dispiro, then inhale completely and exhale as deep as possible, hard and fast, 15%

Question 18

MEP normal range

Answer 18

f-> greater than 100 m-> greater than 150

Question 19

SVC

Answer 19

slow vital capacity

Question 20

SVC normal range

Answer 20

60-80ml/kg PBW

Question 21

svc device

Answer 21

spirometer

Question 22

svc steps

Answer 22

inhale as deeply as possible then exhale slow and as long as possible, convert # to mL (decimal to right 3)