TESTS FOR PULMONARY MECHANICS Flashcards
1
Q
It is the most frequent used method for assessing dynamic pulmonary function.
A
FVC MANEUVER
2
Q
FVC is evaluated on the basis of both _______ and ______.
A
volumes and flow rates
3
Q
It is the maximum amount of air you can forcibly exhale from your lungs after fully inhaling.
A
FVC MANEUVER
4
Q
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR FVC MANEUVER
A
Spirometer and Recording System
5
Q
it may be either Primary flow measuring (PFM) or Primary Volume Measuring (PVM).
A
Spirometer
6
Q
- it is linked to a spirometer for the purpose of graphic tracings
- Real time chart records, if used should have an accurate speed regulation.
A
Recording System
7
Q
should meet the minimum standards established by American Thoracic Society (ATS).
A
Bothe equipment of FVC
- spirometer
- recording system
8
Q
Criteria
- Plateau in the v/t curve with no detectable vol. change for ____ secs.
- The min. detectable vol. for the spirometer must be ____ liter.
A
- 2
- 0.040
9
Q
- ___________ has been continued for a reasonable period of time. Some subjects with ____ ____ may require expiration up to ____ but not encouraged to do because they do not generally produce data significantly. It is stressful to the subject also.
A
- Force Expiratory Effort
- obstructive disorder
- > 15 secs
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