Spirometry And Peak Flow Workshop

Question 1

When a patient undergo spirometry testing what is an inappropriate advice?

Answer 1

Take your inhaler before the test

Question 2

What does FEV1 mean?

Answer 2

Force expiratory volume in one second

Question 3

What is title volume?

Answer 3

Gives you the volume of air inhaled and exhale during a normal breath

Question 4

A patient is newly diagnosed with COPD. Which would you expect to see on this spirometry trace?

Answer 4

Reduced FEV1

Question 5

What not to do on a peak flow meter

Answer 5

Place your fingers on the scale and slot

Question 6

How to calculate tile volume

Answer 6

Inspiratory capacity - inspiratory reserve volume

Question 7

How to calculate vital capacity

Answer 7

Inspiratory capacity + expiratory reserve volume

Or

Inspiratory reserve volume + title volume + expiratory reserve volume

Question 8

What is the recommended inspiratory flow rate for a P MDI

Answer 8

30 to 60 L/ minute

Question 9

If you were inhale a PMDI at a rate of 90 L per minute water the likely consequences

Answer 9

Decreased lung deposition
Increased oropharengeal deposition
Reduced efficacy
Wasted medication

Question 10

Benefits of a spacer for a patient using a PMDI

Answer 10

Help improve drug delivery
Help those who struggle with inhaler tech
Slows velocity of aerosol particles for better suspension to reach deeper parts of the lungs
Minimise deposition in the mouth and throat

Question 11

What are the two methods for a spacer device to be used?

Answer 11

1. Single breath and hold method
2. Tidal breathing method