Exam 3: Pulmonary Function Measurements

Which of the following can decrease the FEF _200-1200? I. Obstructive disorders II. Restrictive disorders III. Age

Which lung volume or capacity is defined as the volume of gas that can be inhaled after a normal expiration?

For the FEV_T, what is the most frequently used time interval?

Which pulmonary measurement is also called MBC?

In the closed circuit helium dilution method, approximately how long will the patient breathe a helium mixture?

What is the term for the lung volume or capacity moved in or out in one resting breath?

Which of the following indicate a patient is ready to attempt unassisted ventilation?

Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in a restrictive pulmonary disorder? I. IC II. VC III. TLC IV. V_T

In a healthy adult, what percent of the total FVC should be exhaled in 2 seconds?

At what lung capacity or volume should MEP be measured?

In the Global Initiative for COPD, which category of COPD is considered severe COPD?

When is the RSBI measurement taken?

What portion of the FVC maneuver is considered to be effort dependent?

Which of the following would you expect to be reduced during an acute asthma episode?

What is considered to be the minimum acceptable FEV1/FVC ratio for older adults?

In a healthy adult, what is the average time required to exhale during a FVC maneuver?

Body plethysmography uses a modification of which law to indirectly measure gas volume within the lungs?

In the open circuit washout method, what gas mixture does the patient breathe for the test?

Into which color zone would a PEFR of 65% of personal best be placed?

What does an RSBI of 110 indicate?