Spirometry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of pulmonary function tests?
Example?
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- used to detect lung diseases or to monitor the progression or a particular disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Spirometry
2
Q
Lung volumes and capacities
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3
Q
Define Tidal volume (VT)
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4
Q
Define inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)
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-force inhalation after normal inhalation
5
Q
Define Expiratory reserve volume (ERV)
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-amount of air forcefully exhaled by contraction of both groups of muscles
6
Q
Define residual volume (RV)
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- amount of air left in the lungs after maximum forced exhalation
- makes it easier to inflate the lungs during the next inhalation and oxygenates the blood between ventilation cycles
7
Q
How do you find Tidal Volume (VT) and respiratory minute volume using a spirometer?
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