Pulmonary PT

Question 1

FEV1 / FVC = ____% for a healthy indiv.

Answer 1

FEV1 / FVC = or >70% for a healthy indiv.

<70% in COPD

Question 2

25-75% slope of FVC is more specific to _____

Answer 2

smaller airways; change with disease

Question 3

how long is one suction?

Answer 3

10-15”

Question 4

How to counter hyperventilation and what are the sx?

Answer 4

Sx of hyperventilation include oral numbness and tingling of hands along with tachy, dizzy, and other sx of respiratory alkalosis. Breathing into a paper bag will reclaim CO2.

Question 5

Valsalva __HR and __venous return.

Answer 5

Valsalva decreases HR and increases venous return.