Question 1

PEFV curves may be obtained in infants by using which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Forced tidal breathing 
B)  Voluntary hyperventilation 
C)  Multiple occlusion technique 
D)  Rapid thoracoabdominal compression 
A)  Forced tidal breathing 
B)  Voluntary hyperventilation 
C)  Multiple occlusion technique 
D)  Rapid thoracoabdominal compression

Question 2

According to ATS-ERS,pediatric-specific recommendations,what is a key factor in determining end-of-test criteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cessation of maneuver occurs at <10% of peak flow. 
B)  A minimum of 6 seconds 
C)  There is no cough before the first second. 
D)  Extrapolated volume is <150 ml. 
A)  Cessation of maneuver occurs at <10% of peak flow. 
B)  A minimum of 6 seconds 
C)  There is no cough before the first second. 
D)  Extrapolated volume is <150 ml.

Question 3

What lung volume is used as a reference point when performing a rapid thoracoabdominal compression (hug technique)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Total lung capacity 
B)  Vital capacity 
C)  Tidal volume 
D)  Functional residual capacity 
A)  Total lung capacity 
B)  Vital capacity 
C)  Tidal volume 
D)  Functional residual capacity

Question 4

A 10-year-old African-American boy (height: 47 inches)performs spirometry,and the following results are recorded:   Which statement best explains these findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a restrictive pattern,and lung volumes are indicated. 
B)  There is an obstructive pattern,and a bronchodilator study is needed. 
C)  There is an obstructive pattern,and a methacholine challenge is indicated. 
D)  The values are within normal limits. 
A)  There is a restrictive pattern,and lung volumes are indicated. 
B)  There is an obstructive pattern,and a bronchodilator study is needed. 
C)  There is an obstructive pattern,and a methacholine challenge is indicated. 
D)  The values are within normal limits.

Question 5

Which of the following techniques could be used to teach a young child to complete exhalation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Watching a balloon empty air 
B)  Blowing a pinwheel until it stops 
C)  Blowing a tissue hard and fast 
D)  Watching a caregiver breathe in deeply 
A)  Watching a balloon empty air 
B)  Blowing a pinwheel until it stops 
C)  Blowing a tissue hard and fast 
D)  Watching a caregiver breathe in deeply

Question 6

An 8-year-old child performs spirometry several times.Which of the following exhalation times would be consistent with usable data?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 second 
B)  1.0 seconds 
C)  2.0 seconds 
D)  3.0 seconds 
A)  0.5 second 
B)  1.0 seconds 
C)  2.0 seconds 
D)  3.0 seconds

Question 7

Measurement of compliance in infants differs from the measurement in adults in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Infants are unable to breath hold. 
B)  The airway does not need to be occluded in infants. 
C)  The infant's chest wall is much more compliant than an adult's. 
D)  An esophageal balloon must be used in the infant. 
A)  Infants are unable to breath hold. 
B)  The airway does not need to be occluded in infants. 
C)  The infant's chest wall is much more compliant than an adult's. 
D)  An esophageal balloon must be used in the infant.

PEFV curves may be obtained in infants by using which of the following?

According to ATS-ERS,pediatric-specific recommendations,what is a key factor in determining end-of-test criteria?

What lung volume is used as a reference point when performing a rapid thoracoabdominal compression (hug technique)?

A 10-year-old African-American boy (height: 47 inches)performs spirometry,and the following results are recorded: Which statement best explains these findings?

Which of the following techniques could be used to teach a young child to complete exhalation?

An 8-year-old child performs spirometry several times.Which of the following exhalation times would be consistent with usable data?

Measurement of compliance in infants differs from the measurement in adults in that:

Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Spirometry

Diffusing Capacity Tests

Lung Volumes,airway Resistance,and Gas Distribution Tests

Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

Blood Gases and Related Tests

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Bronchoprovocation Testing

Specialized Test Regimens

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

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Exam 8: Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

PEFV curves may be obtained in infants by using which of the following?

According to ATS-ERS,pediatric-specific recommendations,what is a key factor in determining end-of-test criteria?

What lung volume is used as a reference point when performing a rapid thoracoabdominal compression (hug technique)?

A 10-year-old African-American boy (height: 47 inches)performs spirometry,and the following results are recorded: Which statement best explains these findings?

Which of the following techniques could be used to teach a young child to complete exhalation?

An 8-year-old child performs spirometry several times.Which of the following exhalation times would be consistent with usable data?

Measurement of compliance in infants differs from the measurement in adults in that:

Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Spirometry

Diffusing Capacity Tests

Lung Volumes,airway Resistance,and Gas Distribution Tests

Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

Blood Gases and Related Tests

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Bronchoprovocation Testing

Specialized Test Regimens

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

Filters