Question 1

Technologist-driven protocols allow a selection of tests related to the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Clinical question asked 
C)  Physician interpretation 
D)  Work of breathing 
A)  Diagnosis 
B)  Clinical question asked 
C)  Physician interpretation 
D)  Work of breathing B

Question 2

In addition to explaining the procedure for each pulmonary function test to the patient,the pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Briefly explain the physiologic basis of the test. 
B)  Demonstrate the correct performance of the test maneuver. 
C)  Limit feedback to the patient to reduce the placebo effect. 
D)  Explain the exact number of efforts that will be required for each test. 
A)  Briefly explain the physiologic basis of the test. 
B)  Demonstrate the correct performance of the test maneuver. 
C)  Limit feedback to the patient to reduce the placebo effect. 
D)  Explain the exact number of efforts that will be required for each test. B

Question 3

The following data are obtained from a subject complaining of shortness of breath:   These data are most consistent with which disease entity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obesity 
B)  Pectus excavatum 
C)  Pulmonary fibrosis 
D)  Myasthenia gravis 
A)  Obesity 
B)  Pectus excavatum 
C)  Pulmonary fibrosis 
D)  Myasthenia gravis D

Question 4

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following laboratory variables must be recorded except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ambient temperature 
B)  Date and time of test 
C)  When the equipment was last cleaned 
D)  Barometric pressure 
A)  Ambient temperature 
B)  Date and time of test 
C)  When the equipment was last cleaned 
D)  Barometric pressure

Question 5

The main indication for the measurement of lung volumes is to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnose or assess the severity of restriction. 
B)  Evaluate the severity of pulmonary hypertension. 
C)  Determine the level of cardiopulmonary fitness. 
D)  Assess the risk of abdominal surgical procedures. 
A)  Diagnose or assess the severity of restriction. 
B)  Evaluate the severity of pulmonary hypertension. 
C)  Determine the level of cardiopulmonary fitness. 
D)  Assess the risk of abdominal surgical procedures.

Question 6

There are three essential components to an FVC maneuver.Which of the following is the first phase of the maneuver?

Accepted Answer

A)  A deep breath to TLC 
B)  Continued exhalation to RV 
C)  The initial blast of inspiratory breath after emptying the lungs fully 
A)  A deep breath to TLC 
B)  Continued exhalation to RV 
C)  The initial blast of inspiratory breath after emptying the lungs fully

Question 7

Lou Gehrig,a famous New York Yankee baseball player,is often associated with which neuromuscular disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
B)  Guillain-Barré syndrome 
C)  Diaphragm paralysis syndrome 
D)  Myasthenia gravis 
A)  Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 
B)  Guillain-Barré syndrome 
C)  Diaphragm paralysis syndrome 
D)  Myasthenia gravis

Question 8

Which of the following statements concerning tumors in the upper airway is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There may be variable or fixed obstruction. 
B)  Fixed obstruction will be present. 
C)  Variable obstruction will be present. 
D)  Small airway obstruction will result. 
A)  There may be variable or fixed obstruction. 
B)  Fixed obstruction will be present. 
C)  Variable obstruction will be present. 
D)  Small airway obstruction will result.

Question 9

Vocal cord dysfunction will typically affect the flow-volume loop in what way?

Accepted Answer

A)  Blunt the expiratory portion of the curve 
B)  Blunt both the inspiratory and expiratory portions of the curve 
C)  Blunt the inspiratory portion of the curve 
D)  Have no effect on the curve but cause inspiratory stridor 
A)  Blunt the expiratory portion of the curve 
B)  Blunt both the inspiratory and expiratory portions of the curve 
C)  Blunt the inspiratory portion of the curve 
D)  Have no effect on the curve but cause inspiratory stridor

Question 10

Who first popularized spirometry for the evaluation of pulmonary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  August and Marie Krogh 
B)  Alvan Barach 
C)  John Severinghaus 
D)  John Hutchinson 
A)  August and Marie Krogh 
B)  Alvan Barach 
C)  John Severinghaus 
D)  John Hutchinson

Question 11

For which of the following conditions might pulmonary function testing be contraindicated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocal cord dysfunction 
B)  Untreated pneumothorax 
C)  Congestive heart failure (CHF) 
D)  Bronchiolitis obliterans 
A)  Vocal cord dysfunction 
B)  Untreated pneumothorax 
C)  Congestive heart failure (CHF) 
D)  Bronchiolitis obliterans

Question 12

All of the following pulmonary function tests may be used to follow the effect of treatment for congestive heart failure except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lung volumes 
B)  Arterial blood gases 
C)  Diffusing capacity 
D)  Maximal respiratory pressures 
A)  Lung volumes 
B)  Arterial blood gases 
C)  Diffusing capacity 
D)  Maximal respiratory pressures

Question 13

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder that usually causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  A restrictive ventilatory defect 
B)  An obstructive ventilatory defect 
C)  Hyperreactive airways 
D)  Primary pulmonary hypertension 
A)  A restrictive ventilatory defect 
B)  An obstructive ventilatory defect 
C)  Hyperreactive airways 
D)  Primary pulmonary hypertension

Question 14

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate pulmonary involvement in which of the following systemic diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  Asthma 
B)  Sarcoidosis 
C)  Exertional hypoxemia 
D)  Guillain-Barré syndrome 
A)  Asthma 
B)  Sarcoidosis 
C)  Exertional hypoxemia 
D)  Guillain-Barré syndrome

Question 15

A patient with cystic fibrosis may present with an increased:

Accepted Answer

A)  FRCpl and RV/TLC ratio 
B)  FVC and FEV1 
C)  VA and DLCO 
D)  MIP and MEP 
A)  FRCpl and RV/TLC ratio 
B)  FVC and FEV1 
C)  VA and DLCO 
D)  MIP and MEP

Question 16

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate gas exchange abnormality in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ketoacidosis 
B)  Myasthenia gravis 
C)  Interstitial lung disease 
D)  Bronchitis 
A)  Ketoacidosis 
B)  Myasthenia gravis 
C)  Interstitial lung disease 
D)  Bronchitis

Question 17

All of the following disease processes are potential causes of a restrictive pattern except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interstitial lung disease (e.g. ,fibrosis,sarcoidosis) 
B)  Kyphoscoliosis 
C)  Asthma 
D)  Neuromuscular disorders 
A)  Interstitial lung disease (e.g. ,fibrosis,sarcoidosis) 
B)  Kyphoscoliosis 
C)  Asthma 
D)  Neuromuscular disorders

Question 18

Who is credited with first describing the flow-volume curve?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hyatt 
B)  Hutchinson 
C)  Tiffeneau 
D)  Fowler 
A)  Hyatt 
B)  Hutchinson 
C)  Tiffeneau 
D)  Fowler

Question 19

The single-breath diffusing capacity test was first described by:

Accepted Answer

A)  John Severinghaus 
B)  August and Marie Krogh 
C)  Robert Hyatt 
D)  Leland Clark 
A)  John Severinghaus 
B)  August and Marie Krogh 
C)  Robert Hyatt 
D)  Leland Clark

Question 20

An adult patient complains of chest tightness and cough whenever he jogs in cold weather.These symptoms are consistent with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystic fibrosis 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Pulmonary hypertension 
D)  Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 
A)  Cystic fibrosis 
B)  Asthma 
C)  Pulmonary hypertension 
D)  Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Technologist-driven protocols allow a selection of tests related to the:

In addition to explaining the procedure for each pulmonary function test to the patient,the pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?

The following data are obtained from a subject complaining of shortness of breath: These data are most consistent with which disease entity?

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following laboratory variables must be recorded except:

The main indication for the measurement of lung volumes is to do which of the following?

There are three essential components to an FVC maneuver.Which of the following is the first phase of the maneuver?

Lou Gehrig,a famous New York Yankee baseball player,is often associated with which neuromuscular disease?

Which of the following statements concerning tumors in the upper airway is true?

Vocal cord dysfunction will typically affect the flow-volume loop in what way?

Who first popularized spirometry for the evaluation of pulmonary function?

For which of the following conditions might pulmonary function testing be contraindicated?

All of the following pulmonary function tests may be used to follow the effect of treatment for congestive heart failure except:

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder that usually causes which of the following?

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate pulmonary involvement in which of the following systemic diseases?

A patient with cystic fibrosis may present with an increased:

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate gas exchange abnormality in which of the following?

All of the following disease processes are potential causes of a restrictive pattern except:

Who is credited with first describing the flow-volume curve?

The single-breath diffusing capacity test was first described by:

An adult patient complains of chest tightness and cough whenever he jogs in cold weather.These symptoms are consistent with which of the following?

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

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

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 1: Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Technologist-driven protocols allow a selection of tests related to the:

In addition to explaining the procedure for each pulmonary function test to the patient,the pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?

The following data are obtained from a subject complaining of shortness of breath: These data are most consistent with which disease entity?

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following laboratory variables must be recorded except:

The main indication for the measurement of lung volumes is to do which of the following?

There are three essential components to an FVC maneuver.Which of the following is the first phase of the maneuver?

Lou Gehrig,a famous New York Yankee baseball player,is often associated with which neuromuscular disease?

Which of the following statements concerning tumors in the upper airway is true?

Vocal cord dysfunction will typically affect the flow-volume loop in what way?

Who first popularized spirometry for the evaluation of pulmonary function?

For which of the following conditions might pulmonary function testing be contraindicated?

All of the following pulmonary function tests may be used to follow the effect of treatment for congestive heart failure except:

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder that usually causes which of the following?

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate pulmonary involvement in which of the following systemic diseases?

A patient with cystic fibrosis may present with an increased:

DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate gas exchange abnormality in which of the following?

All of the following disease processes are potential causes of a restrictive pattern except:

Who is credited with first describing the flow-volume curve?

The single-breath diffusing capacity test was first described by:

An adult patient complains of chest tightness and cough whenever he jogs in cold weather.These symptoms are consistent with which of the following?

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

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

Bronchoprovocation Testing

Specialized Test Regimens

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

Filters