Pulmonology

Question 1

Indications for Spirometry or Pulmonary Function Testing

Answer 1

Evaluate disease or determine presence of disease
Evaluate symptoms: chronic cough, wheezing, dyspnea
Objective measurement of therapies
Assess risk before surgery
Evaluate work exposures

Question 2

Tidal Volume

Answer 2

Volume of air moved into or out of lungs during quiet breathing

Question 3

Residual Volume

Answer 3

Volume of air remaining in lungs after maximal expiration

Question 4

Importance of Residual Volume

Answer 4

Maintain patency of alveoli for gas exchange

Question 5

Inspiratory Reserve volume

Answer 5

Volume of air that can be further inhaled after normal inspiration

Question 6

Vital Capacity

Answer 6

Maximum amount of air that can be exhaled following maximum inspiration

Question 7

Total Lung Capacity

Answer 7

Volume of lungs at maximum inspiration

Question 8

Functional Residual Capacity

Answer 8

Volume of gas at normal tidal volume end expiration