Spirometry Flashcards
1
Q
Total Lung Capacity (TLC)
A
all of the air that can fit in lug
2
Q
Tidal Volume (TV)
A
quantity of air moving in/out during normal quiet breathing
3
Q
Inspiratory Reserve Volume (IRV)
A
amount of air that can be inhaled AFTER a normal quiet breath
4
Q
Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)
A
amount of air that can be exhaled AFTER a breath
5
Q
Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)
A
TOTAL amount of air that can move in/out of lung
6
Q
Forced Expiratory Volume after 1 sec
A
amount of air that can be pushed out as fast as you can after 1 sec
7
Q
Residual Volume
A
air that CANNOT be pushed out
8
Q
Factor for ages 16-34
A
0.250
9
Q
Factor for ages 35-49
A
0.305
10
Q
Factor for ages 50-69
A
0.445
11
Q
Predicted RV
A
VC x factor
