Respiratory Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What is FEV1 ?
A
Volume of air that is expired within 1 second of forced expiration
2
Q
What is FVC ?
A
Forced Vital Capacity ( Total volume of air exhaled during a full breathe)
3
Q
What is FEV1/ FVC Ratio ?
A
Indicates Airway obstruction, Low ratio suggests obstructive lung disease
4
Q
What is PEF ?
A
Peak Expiratory Flow ( The maximum expiratory flow rate achieved)