Pulmonary Physiology Flashcards
1
Q
the sum of one or more lung volumes
A
lung capacities
2
Q
what is the equation for vital capacity
A
IRV +TV+ERV
3
Q
the equation for inspiratory capacity
A
IRV + TV
4
Q
the equation for functional residual capacity
A
ERV + RV
5
Q
the equation for total lung capacity
A
IRV + TV + ERV + RV
6
Q
normal or quiet breathing
A
Eupnea
7
Q
shortness of breath
A
dyspnea
8
Q
cessation of breathing
A
apnea
9
Q
abbreviation for alveolar pressure
A
Palv
10
Q
abbreviation for partial pressure of oxygen
A
PO2
11
Q
partial pressure of carbon dioxide
A
PCO2
12
Q
partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood
A
Pao2
13
Q
partial pressure of oxygen in venous blood
A
Pvo2
14
Q
partial pressure of CO2 in arterial blood
A
Paco2
15
Q
partial pressure of CO2 in venous blood
A
Pvco2