Spiromenter trace Flashcards
1
Q
What is tidal volume?
A
The volume of air breathed in and out with each breath
2
Q
What is vital capacity?
A
Maximum amount of air expired after maximum inhalation
3
Q
What is residual volume?
A
The volume of air left in the lungs even after forced breathing out
4
Q
What is total lung capacity?
A
The total volume after you have inhaled as much as possible
5
Q
What is minute ventilation?
A
The passing of air through the lungs in one minute
6
Q
What is respiratory rate?
A
the volume of air you breath in one minute
7
Q
What is the expiratory reserve volume?
A
The volume of additional that can be exhaled after normal expiration
8
Q
What is inspiratory reserve volume?
A
THe volume of additional air that can be inhaled after normal inspiration
