Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stay the same. 
D) None of the above. 
A) increase. 
B) decrease. 
C) stay the same. 
D) None of the above.

Question 2

The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) usually is expressed as a percentage of the observed:

Accepted Answer

A) PEF. 
B) TLC. 
C) FEV3. 
D) FVC. 
A) PEF. 
B) TLC. 
C) FEV3. 
D) FVC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) <50 mL/kg 
B) <40 mL/kg 
C) <20 mL/kg 
D) <15 mL/kg 
A) <50 mL/kg 
B) <40 mL/kg 
C) <20 mL/kg 
D) <15 mL/kg

Question 4

The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during quiet breathing is known as the:

Accepted Answer

A) resting volume. 
B) tidal volume. 
C) inspiratory volume. 
D) inspiratory capacity. 
A) resting volume. 
B) tidal volume. 
C) inspiratory volume. 
D) inspiratory capacity.

Question 5

The concentration of carbon monoxide used in a DLCO study is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.1%. 
B) 0.4%. 
C) 1.4%. 
D) 10%. 
A) 0.1%. 
B) 0.4%. 
C) 1.4%. 
D) 10%.

Question 6

What will happen to the static lung compliance of a postoperative heart patient with left lower lobe atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

A) It will be normal. 
B) It will be less than normal. 
C) It will be greater than normal. 
D) It will be equal to the dynamic lung compliance. 
A) It will be normal. 
B) It will be less than normal. 
C) It will be greater than normal. 
D) It will be equal to the dynamic lung compliance.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) <50 mL/kg 
B) <40 mL/kg 
C) <20 mL/kg 
D) <15 mL/kg 
A) <50 mL/kg 
B) <40 mL/kg 
C) <20 mL/kg 
D) <15 mL/kg

Question 8

Which of the following is not standard equipment in a pulmonary function laboratory?

Accepted Answer

A) Spirometer 
B) Gas analyzer 
C) Oxygen source 
D) Body plethysmograph 
A) Spirometer 
B) Gas analyzer 
C) Oxygen source 
D) Body plethysmograph

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

The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) usually is expressed as a percentage of the observed:

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

The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during quiet breathing is known as the:

The concentration of carbon monoxide used in a DLCO study is approximately:

What will happen to the static lung compliance of a postoperative heart patient with left lower lobe atelectasis?

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

Which of the following is not standard equipment in a pulmonary function laboratory?

Preparing for the Patient Encounter

The Medical History and the Interview

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

Vital Signs

Fundamentals of Physical Examination

Neurologic Assessment

Clinical Laboratory Studies

Interpretation of Blood Gases

Chest Imaging

Interpretation of Electrocardiogram Tracings

Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment

Older Patient Assessment

Respiratory Monitoring in Critical Care

Vascular Pressure Monitoring

Cardiac Output Measurement

Bronchoscopy

Nutrition Assessment

Sleep and Breathing Assessment

Home Care Patient Assessment

Documentation

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Exam 9: Pulmonary Function Testing

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

The forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV₁) usually is expressed as a percentage of the observed:

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

The volume of air inhaled and exhaled during quiet breathing is known as the:

The concentration of carbon monoxide used in a DLCO study is approximately:

What will happen to the static lung compliance of a postoperative heart patient with left lower lobe atelectasis?

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

Which of the following is not standard equipment in a pulmonary function laboratory?

Preparing for the Patient Encounter

The Medical History and the Interview

Cardiopulmonary Symptoms

Vital Signs

Fundamentals of Physical Examination

Neurologic Assessment

Clinical Laboratory Studies

Interpretation of Blood Gases

Chest Imaging

Interpretation of Electrocardiogram Tracings

Neonatal and Pediatric Assessment

Older Patient Assessment

Respiratory Monitoring in Critical Care

Vascular Pressure Monitoring

Cardiac Output Measurement

Bronchoscopy

Nutrition Assessment

Sleep and Breathing Assessment

Home Care Patient Assessment

Documentation

Filters