Question 1

Which lung volume or capacity is the maximum amount of air that the lungs can accommodate?

Accepted Answer

A)  IRV 
B)  VC 
C)  TLC 
D)  FRC 
A)  IRV 
B)  VC 
C)  TLC 
D)  FRC

Question 2

For what minimum duration is the MVV usually performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 seconds 
B)  1 minute 
C)  12 seconds 
D)  20 seconds 
A)  6 seconds 
B)  1 minute 
C)  12 seconds 
D)  20 seconds

Question 3

What portion of an FVC maneuver is affected by the dynamic compression of the walls of the airways?

Accepted Answer

A)  first 30% 
B)  last 30% 
C)  last 70% 
D)  first 70% 
A)  first 30% 
B)  last 30% 
C)  last 70% 
D)  first 70%

Question 4

Which pulmonary measurement reflects the status of the medium to small airways?

Accepted Answer

A)  FEF200-1200 
B)  MVV 
C)  FVC 
D)  FEF25-75% 
A)  FEF200-1200 
B)  MVV 
C)  FVC 
D)  FEF25-75%

Question 5

Which lung disorders make up the acronym CBABE?
I. bronchitis
II. asthma
III. cystic fibrosis
IV. emphysema

Accepted Answer

A)  I, III, and IV only 
B)  II, III, and IV only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  III and IV only 
A)  I, III, and IV only 
B)  II, III, and IV only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  III and IV only

Question 6

In which test would the patient be instructed to exhale as forcefully, rapidly, and completely as possible after taking in a maximal inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  MVV 
B)  FVC 
C)  SVC 
D)  FIC 
A)  MVV 
B)  FVC 
C)  SVC 
D)  FIC

Question 7

In addition to bedside spirometry, what additional information can useful to help differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders and their severity and help formulate a therapeutic plan?
I. History
II. Chest X-ray
III. ABG
IV. Comprehensive pulmonary function study

Accepted Answer

A)  I and II only 
B)  I and IV only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  I , II, and IV only 
A)  I and II only 
B)  I and IV only 
C)  I, II, III, and IV 
D)  I , II, and IV only

Question 8

In a healthy young male, what would the sum of VC + RV equal in mL?

Accepted Answer

A)  7200 mL 
B)  4800 mL 
C)  6000 mL 
D)  3600 mL 
A)  7200 mL 
B)  4800 mL 
C)  6000 mL 
D)  3600 mL

Question 9

Which tests are used to differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  MVV, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio 
B)  FEV1, FVC, FRC 
C)  FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio 
D)  FEV1, MVV, and TLC 
A)  MVV, FVC, FEV1/FVC ratio 
B)  FEV1, FVC, FRC 
C)  FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio 
D)  FEV1, MVV, and TLC

Question 10

How does the general shape of a flow-volume loop in restrictive lung disease compare to a normal pattern?

Accepted Answer

A)  taller and narrower 
B)  taller and wider 
C)  shorter and narrower 
D)  shorter and wider 
A)  taller and narrower 
B)  taller and wider 
C)  shorter and narrower 
D)  shorter and wider

Question 11

Which pulmonary function test in essence assesses the status of the alveolar-capillary membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)  MVV 
B)  bronchial provocation test 
C)  PEFR 
D)  DLCO 
A)  MVV 
B)  bronchial provocation test 
C)  PEFR 
D)  DLCO

Question 12

Which of the following causes a reduction in MVV?
I. Obstructive disorders
II. Age
III. Restrictive disorders

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II and III 
B)  III only 
C)  I only 
D)  I and II only 
A)  I, II and III 
B)  III only 
C)  I only 
D)  I and II only

Question 13

What shape would be associated with obstructive lung disease on the FEF50% of a flow volume loop?

Accepted Answer

A)  cup-like or scooped out effect 
B)  straight line 
C)  long, extended outward curve 
D)  sawtooth 
A)  cup-like or scooped out effect 
B)  straight line 
C)  long, extended outward curve 
D)  sawtooth

Question 14

Which test is the most commonly performed pulmonary function measurement?

Accepted Answer

A)  FVC 
B)  SVC 
C)  MVV 
D)  Flow-volume loop 
A)  FVC 
B)  SVC 
C)  MVV 
D)  Flow-volume loop

Question 15

Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in an obstructive pulmonary disorder?
I. IC
II. VC
III. IRV
IV. ERV

Accepted Answer

A)  I, II, III, and IV only 
B)  II, III, and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  I and II only 
A)  I, II, III, and IV only 
B)  II, III, and IV only 
C)  I, III, and IV only 
D)  I and II only

Question 16

What gas is used when the "single breath technique" is performed?

Accepted Answer

A)  CO 
B)  Nitrogen 
C)  room air 
D)  100% Oxygen 
A)  CO 
B)  Nitrogen 
C)  room air 
D)  100% Oxygen

Question 17

Which volume or capacity remains in the lungs after a forced exhalation?

Accepted Answer

A)  IC 
B)  ERV 
C)  RV 
D)  FRC 
A)  IC 
B)  ERV 
C)  RV 
D)  FRC

Question 18

Among adult individuals of the same gender, what is the most important factor that affects pulmonary function?

Accepted Answer

A)  height 
B)  race/ethnicity 
C)  weight 
D)  age 
A)  height 
B)  race/ethnicity 
C)  weight 
D)  age

Question 19

What is the volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing?

Accepted Answer

A)  inspiratory reserve volume 
B)  expiratory reserve volume 
C)  residual volume 
D)  tidal volume 
A)  inspiratory reserve volume 
B)  expiratory reserve volume 
C)  residual volume 
D)  tidal volume

Question 20

What is the best indicator of an obstructive lung disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  FEF200-1200 
B)  FEV1/FVC 
C)  TLC 
D)  FRC 
A)  FEF200-1200 
B)  FEV1/FVC 
C)  TLC 
D)  FRC

Which lung volume or capacity is the maximum amount of air that the lungs can accommodate?

For what minimum duration is the MVV usually performed?

What portion of an FVC maneuver is affected by the dynamic compression of the walls of the airways?

Which pulmonary measurement reflects the status of the medium to small airways?

Which lung disorders make up the acronym CBABE? I. bronchitis II. asthma III. cystic fibrosis IV. emphysema

In which test would the patient be instructed to exhale as forcefully, rapidly, and completely as possible after taking in a maximal inspiration?

In addition to bedside spirometry, what additional information can useful to help differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders and their severity and help formulate a therapeutic plan? I. History II. Chest X-ray III. ABG IV. Comprehensive pulmonary function study

In a healthy young male, what would the sum of VC + RV equal in mL?

Which tests are used to differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders?

How does the general shape of a flow-volume loop in restrictive lung disease compare to a normal pattern?

Which pulmonary function test in essence assesses the status of the alveolar-capillary membrane?

Which of the following causes a reduction in MVV? I. Obstructive disorders II. Age III. Restrictive disorders

What shape would be associated with obstructive lung disease on the FEF_50% of a flow volume loop?

Which test is the most commonly performed pulmonary function measurement?

Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in an obstructive pulmonary disorder? I. IC II. VC III. IRV IV. ERV

What gas is used when the "single breath technique" is performed?

Which volume or capacity remains in the lungs after a forced exhalation?

Among adult individuals of the same gender, what is the most important factor that affects pulmonary function?

What is the volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing?

What is the best indicator of an obstructive lung disorder?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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Exam 3: Pulmonary Function Measurements

Which lung volume or capacity is the maximum amount of air that the lungs can accommodate?

For what minimum duration is the MVV usually performed?

What portion of an FVC maneuver is affected by the dynamic compression of the walls of the airways?

Which pulmonary measurement reflects the status of the medium to small airways?

Which lung disorders make up the acronym CBABE? I. bronchitis II. asthma III. cystic fibrosis IV. emphysema

In which test would the patient be instructed to exhale as forcefully, rapidly, and completely as possible after taking in a maximal inspiration?

In addition to bedside spirometry, what additional information can useful to help differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders and their severity and help formulate a therapeutic plan? I. History II. Chest X-ray III. ABG IV. Comprehensive pulmonary function study

In a healthy young male, what would the sum of VC + RV equal in mL?

Which tests are used to differentiate between obstructive and restrictive lung disorders?

How does the general shape of a flow-volume loop in restrictive lung disease compare to a normal pattern?

Which pulmonary function test in essence assesses the status of the alveolar-capillary membrane?

Which of the following causes a reduction in MVV? I. Obstructive disorders II. Age III. Restrictive disorders

What shape would be associated with obstructive lung disease on the FEF50% of a flow volume loop?

Which test is the most commonly performed pulmonary function measurement?

Which lung volumes or capacities would decrease in an obstructive pulmonary disorder? I. IC II. VC III. IRV IV. ERV

What gas is used when the "single breath technique" is performed?

Which volume or capacity remains in the lungs after a forced exhalation?

Among adult individuals of the same gender, what is the most important factor that affects pulmonary function?

What is the volume of air that moves in and out of the lungs during normal quiet breathing?

What is the best indicator of an obstructive lung disorder?

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Respitory System

Ventilation

The Diffusion of Pulmonary Gases

The Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport

Acid-Base Balance and Regulation

Ventilation-Perfusion Relationships

Control of Ventilation

Fetal Development and the Cardiopulmonary System

Aging and the Cardiopulmonary System

Electrophysiology of the Heart

The Standard 12-Ecg Lead System

Ecg Interpretation

Hemodynamic Measurements

Renal Failure and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

Sleep Physiology and Its Relationship to the Cardiopulmonary System

Exercise and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Altitude and Its Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

High Pressure Environments and Their Effects on the Cardiopulmonary System

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What shape would be associated with obstructive lung disease on the FEF_50% of a flow volume loop?