Respiratory Volumes Flashcards
1
Q
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
A
Max volume of air that can be exhaled after normal expiration
2
Q
Forced Vital Capacity (FCV)
A
Amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled from a maximum inhalation
3
Q
Functional Residual Volume (FVR)
A
amount of air left in the lungs after normal expiration
4
Q
Inspiratory Capacity (IC)
A
Max amount of air that can be inspired after a normal expiration
5
Q
Maximal Volume Ventilation (MVV)
A
Maximum volume patient can breathe in and out in one minute
6
Q
Residual Volume (RV)
A
Volume of air left in the lungs after forced expiration
7
Q
Tidal Volume (VsubT)
A
Amount of air inspired and expired in a normal respiration
8
Q
Vital Capacity (VC)
A
Maximum amount of air that can be expired after a maximum inspiration
