The FEV3 measurement is an indicator of flow in which airways?

A) Large B) Medium C) Small D) Medium and small A) Large B) Medium C) Small D) Medium and small

The normal FEV1 to FVC ratio is approximately:

A) 50%. B) 66%. C) 75%. D) 90%. A) 50%. B) 66%. C) 75%. D) 90%.

Exam 9: Pulmonary Function Testing

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Which of the following tests would be used to determine whether there is gross misdistribution of ventilation in the lungs of a patient given a diagnosis of emphysema?

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Which level of VC is associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure?

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Which of the following is considered the primary instrument used in performing PFTs?

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Question 43

What is the normal minute ventilation of an average person at rest?

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Question 44

A restrictive defect is present when lung volumes are reduced to less than what percentage of predicted levels?

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Question 45

The FEV₃ measurement is an indicator of flow in which airways?

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Question 46

The normal FEV₁ to FVC ratio is approximately:

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Question 47

The body plethysmograph uses which of the following gas laws?

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Question 48

The closing-volume (CV) test is used for early diagnosis of obstruction of airways of which of the following airway size(s)?

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Question 49

A loss of elasticity of the lung tissue will cause the FRC to:

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Question 50

Which level of vital capacity (VC) is associated with an increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications?

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Question 51

To determine whether there is a positive response to bronchodilator therapy, improvement must be seen in which of the following values? 1) FVC 2) FEV₁ 3) FEF_{25% to 75%} 4) FEF_{75% to 85%}

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Which of the following tests would be used to determine whether there is gross misdistribution of ventilation in the lungs of a patient given a diagnosis of emphysema?

Which level of VC is associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure?

Which of the following is considered the primary instrument used in performing PFTs?

What is the normal minute ventilation of an average person at rest?

A restrictive defect is present when lung volumes are reduced to less than what percentage of predicted levels?

The FEV₃ measurement is an indicator of flow in which airways?

The normal FEV₁ to FVC ratio is approximately:

The body plethysmograph uses which of the following gas laws?

The closing-volume (CV) test is used for early diagnosis of obstruction of airways of which of the following airway size(s)?

A loss of elasticity of the lung tissue will cause the FRC to:

Which level of vital capacity (VC) is associated with an increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications?

To determine whether there is a positive response to bronchodilator therapy, improvement must be seen in which of the following values? 1) FVC 2) FEV₁ 3) FEF_{25% to 75%} 4) FEF_{75% to 85%}

Preparing for the Patient Encounter

The Medical History and the Interview

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

Vital Signs

Fundamentals of Physical Examination

Neurologic Assessment of the Respiratory Care Patient

Clinical Laboratory Studies

Interpretation of Blood Gases

Clinical Application of the Chest Radiograph

Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram

Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient

Assessment of the Older Patient

Respiratory Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit

Assessment of Cardiac Output

Assessment of Hemodynamic Pressures

Flexible Fiber-Optic Bronchoscopy

Nutritional Assessment of Patients With Respiratory Disease

Assessment of Sleep and Breathing

Assessment of the Home Care Patient

Documentation of the Patient Assessment

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Exam 9: Pulmonary Function Testing

Which of the following tests would be used to determine whether there is gross misdistribution of ventilation in the lungs of a patient given a diagnosis of emphysema?

Which level of VC is associated with an increased risk of respiratory failure?

Which of the following is considered the primary instrument used in performing PFTs?

What is the normal minute ventilation of an average person at rest?

A restrictive defect is present when lung volumes are reduced to less than what percentage of predicted levels?

The FEV3 measurement is an indicator of flow in which airways?

The normal FEV1 to FVC ratio is approximately:

The body plethysmograph uses which of the following gas laws?

The closing-volume (CV) test is used for early diagnosis of obstruction of airways of which of the following airway size(s)?

A loss of elasticity of the lung tissue will cause the FRC to:

Which level of vital capacity (VC) is associated with an increased risk of postoperative respiratory complications?

To determine whether there is a positive response to bronchodilator therapy, improvement must be seen in which of the following values? 1) FVC 2) FEV1 3) FEF25% to 75% 4) FEF75% to 85%

Preparing for the Patient Encounter

The Medical History and the Interview

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

Vital Signs

Fundamentals of Physical Examination

Neurologic Assessment of the Respiratory Care Patient

Clinical Laboratory Studies

Interpretation of Blood Gases

Clinical Application of the Chest Radiograph

Interpretation of the Electrocardiogram

Assessment of the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient

Assessment of the Older Patient

Respiratory Monitoring in the Intensive Care Unit

Assessment of Cardiac Output

Assessment of Hemodynamic Pressures

Flexible Fiber-Optic Bronchoscopy

Nutritional Assessment of Patients With Respiratory Disease

Assessment of Sleep and Breathing

Assessment of the Home Care Patient

Documentation of the Patient Assessment

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The FEV₃ measurement is an indicator of flow in which airways?

The normal FEV₁ to FVC ratio is approximately:

To determine whether there is a positive response to bronchodilator therapy, improvement must be seen in which of the following values? 1) FVC 2) FEV₁ 3) FEF_{25% to 75%} 4) FEF_{75% to 85%}