Question 1

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)  Pulmonary fibrosis 
B)  Kyphoscoliosis 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Emphysema 
A)  Pulmonary fibrosis 
B)  Kyphoscoliosis 
C)  Obesity 
D)  Emphysema

Question 2

All of the following anthropometric measurements are essential for pulmonary function testing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Height 
B)  Percent body fat 
C)  Gender 
D)  Age 
A)  Height 
B)  Percent body fat 
C)  Gender 
D)  Age

Question 3

Blood gas analysis is used with patients with COPD to do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Monitor airway responsiveness. 
B)  Determine level of cardiopulmonary fitness. 
C)  Detect pulmonary hypertension. 
D)  Assess need for supplementary O2. 
A)  Monitor airway responsiveness. 
B)  Determine level of cardiopulmonary fitness. 
C)  Detect pulmonary hypertension. 
D)  Assess need for supplementary O2.

Question 4

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following should be avoided before lung function testing except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Smoking within 1 hour of testing 
B)  Wearing restrictive clothing 
C)  Eating a large meal within 2 hours of testing 
D)  Consuming alcohol within 4 hours of testing 
A)  Smoking within 1 hour of testing 
B)  Wearing restrictive clothing 
C)  Eating a large meal within 2 hours of testing 
D)  Consuming alcohol within 4 hours of testing

Question 5

Which of the following is an indication for a cardiopulmonary exercise test?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vocal cord dysfunction 
B)  Pulmonary rehabilitation prescription 
C)  Exercise-induced asthma 
D)  Undefined cough 
A)  Vocal cord dysfunction 
B)  Pulmonary rehabilitation prescription 
C)  Exercise-induced asthma 
D)  Undefined cough

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

All of the following anthropometric measurements are essential for pulmonary function testing except:

Blood gas analysis is used with patients with COPD to do which of the following?

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following should be avoided before lung function testing except:

Which of the following is an indication for a cardiopulmonary exercise test?

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

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

All of the following anthropometric measurements are essential for pulmonary function testing except:

Blood gas analysis is used with patients with COPD to do which of the following?

According to the ATS-ERS general considerations guidelines,all of the following should be avoided before lung function testing except:

Which of the following is an indication for a cardiopulmonary exercise test?

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