Respiratory Assessment Flashcards

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What is FEV1 ?

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Volume of air that is expired within 1 second of forced expiration

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What is FVC ?

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Forced Vital Capacity ( Total volume of air exhaled during a full breathe)

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What is FEV1/ FVC Ratio ?

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Indicates Airway obstruction, Low ratio suggests obstructive lung disease

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What is PEF ?

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Peak Expiratory Flow ( The maximum expiratory flow rate achieved)

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