pulmonary functions vocab Flashcards
1
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oxygen therapy
A
treatment that provides you with extra oxygen to breathe in
2
Q
peak flow rate
A
maximum amount of air the can be exhaled in L/min when the patient blows as rapidly and forcefully as they can
3
Q
spirometer
A
instrument used to conduct a spirometry text
4
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spirometer
A
instrument used to conduct a spirometry test
5
Q
spirometry
A
measurement of a individuals breathing capacity by use of a spirometer
6
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wheezing
A
a continuous, high-pitched, whistling sound heard when one exhales
