Question 1

Vt + IRV = ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspiratory capacity (I
C)  
B)  Vital capacity (V
C)  
C)  Total lung capacity (TL
C)  
D)  Functional residual capacity (FR
C)  
A)  Inspiratory capacity (I
C)  
B)  Vital capacity (V
C)  
C)  Total lung capacity (TL
C)  
D)  Functional residual capacity (FR
C)  A

Question 2

Which of the following conditions could affect the reliability of spirometry measurements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Emphysema 
B)  Pneumothorax 
C)  Asthma 
D)  COPD 
A)  Emphysema 
B)  Pneumothorax 
C)  Asthma 
D)  COPD B

Question 3

A rate in excess of 35-breaths per minute may be _________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normal. 
B)  an indication of pending respiratory failure. 
C)  sufficient muscle strength. 
D)  less gas exchange at the alveolar level. 
A)  normal. 
B)  an indication of pending respiratory failure. 
C)  sufficient muscle strength. 
D)  less gas exchange at the alveolar level. B

Question 4

All pulmonary function testing is performed at _________ and then must be converted to reflect conditions of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  rest, exercise 
B)  ATPS, BTPS 
C)  BTPS, ATPS 
D)  maximum effort, rest 
A)  rest, exercise 
B)  ATPS, BTPS 
C)  BTPS, ATPS 
D)  maximum effort, rest

Question 5

Which gas law or calculation is used in the body plethysmograph to measure lung volumes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nitrogen Washout Law 
B)  Boyles' Law 
C)  C1V1 = C2V2 
D)  Gas Dilution Technique 
A)  Nitrogen Washout Law 
B)  Boyles' Law 
C)  C1V1 = C2V2 
D)  Gas Dilution Technique

Question 6

When comparing the 2 largest FVCs,what should their value be to ensure that there is reproducibility in the spirometry results?

Accepted Answer

A)  Within 200 ml of each other 
B)  20% before and after bronchodilator 
C)  At least 3.0 L 
D)  Within 21.432 ml of each other 
A)  Within 200 ml of each other 
B)  20% before and after bronchodilator 
C)  At least 3.0 L 
D)  Within 21.432 ml of each other

Question 7

Which of the following would be used to measure a patient's tidal volume and minute volume?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peak flowmeter 
B)  Manometer 
C)  Respirometer 
D)  Mini-Wright device 
A)  Peak flowmeter 
B)  Manometer 
C)  Respirometer 
D)  Mini-Wright device

Question 8

Respirometers are designed to operate between flows of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% to 10% 
B)  3 to 300 LPM 
C)  60 to 100 LPM 
D)  50 to 1000 LPM 
A)  5% to 10% 
B)  3 to 300 LPM 
C)  60 to 100 LPM 
D)  50 to 1000 LPM

Question 9

What should happen if a subject is unable to perform a single acceptable spirometry maneuver after eight attempts?

Accepted Answer

A)  The best attempt should be submitted as the patient's spirometry value 
B)  The vital capacity should be reported but the FEVt should not be reported 
C)  A bronchodilator should be given and the test tried again 
D)  Testing may be discontinued or attempted again depending on the patient's condition 
A)  The best attempt should be submitted as the patient's spirometry value 
B)  The vital capacity should be reported but the FEVt should not be reported 
C)  A bronchodilator should be given and the test tried again 
D)  Testing may be discontinued or attempted again depending on the patient's condition

Question 10

Which of the following measurements can not be monitored at the patient's bedside?
I.Minute volume
II.Peak flow
III.Tidal volume
IV.Negative inspiratory force

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an indication for spirometry?

Accepted Answer

A)  Detect the presence or absence of lung dysfunction suggested by history or physical signs and symptoms 
B)  Quantify the severity of known lung disease 
C)  Assess the potential effects or response to environmental or occupational exposure 
D)  Hemoptysis of unknown origin 
A)  Detect the presence or absence of lung dysfunction suggested by history or physical signs and symptoms 
B)  Quantify the severity of known lung disease 
C)  Assess the potential effects or response to environmental or occupational exposure 
D)  Hemoptysis of unknown origin

Question 12

Which of the following are limitations to spirometry testing?
I.Spirometry is an effort-dependent test that requires careful instruction and the cooperation of the test subject.
II.Inability to perform acceptable maneuvers may be due to poor subject motivation or failure to understand instructions.
III.Physical impairment and young age (e.g.,<5 years of age)may also limit the subject's ability to perform spirometric maneuvers.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Patient cooperation must be elicited for the best pulmonary function test results.How would the technician elicit the best cooperation and test results from the patient?

Accepted Answer

The technician must gain the patient's c

Question 14

Why are three pulmonary function test trials performed for simple spirometry and flow volume loops and how should the results be reported?

Accepted Answer

Three trials are performed to help the p

Question 15

What is defined as the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inspiration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) 
B)  Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) 
C)  Inspiratory capacity (I
C)  
D)  Vital capacity (V
C)  
A)  Inspiratory reserve volume (IRV) 
B)  Expiratory reserve volume (ERV) 
C)  Inspiratory capacity (I
C)  
D)  Vital capacity (V
C)

Question 16

Which device would be used to measure a patient's peak flow before and after a bronchodilator?

Accepted Answer

A)  Boehringer Inspiratory Force Manometer 
B)  Haloscale respirometer 
C)  Wright respirometer 
D)  Mini-Wright Peak Flowmeter 
A)  Boehringer Inspiratory Force Manometer 
B)  Haloscale respirometer 
C)  Wright respirometer 
D)  Mini-Wright Peak Flowmeter

Question 17

What is a device called that measures ventilatory volumes and air flow?

Accepted Answer

A)  A respirometer 
B)  A peak flowmeter 
C)  A spirometer 
D)  A flowmeter 
A)  A respirometer 
B)  A peak flowmeter 
C)  A spirometer 
D)  A flowmeter

Question 18

What gas in the single breath diffusion test because it only trace amounts are found in the atmosphere and it has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen?

Accepted Answer

A)  Carbon Dioxide 
B)  Nitrogen 
C)  Carbon Monoxide 
D)  Nitric Oxide 
A)  Carbon Dioxide 
B)  Nitrogen 
C)  Carbon Monoxide 
D)  Nitric Oxide

Question 19

The patient's tidal volume can be calculated by ________________

Accepted Answer

A)  MVV divided by the respiratory rate. 
B)  Vt multiplied by the respiratory rate. 
C)  Vt divided by the respiratory rate. 
D)  Vt divided by the MVV. 
A)  MVV divided by the respiratory rate. 
B)  Vt multiplied by the respiratory rate. 
C)  Vt divided by the respiratory rate. 
D)  Vt divided by the MVV.

Question 20

What volume or flow of a PFT does the following two statements describe? The measurement can provide an indication of obstruction.However,the test validity depends on the effort and cooperation of the patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Peak expiratory flow (PEF) 
B)  Timed forced expiratory volume (FEVt) 
C)  Forced vital capacity (FV
C)  
D)  Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) 
A)  Peak expiratory flow (PEF) 
B)  Timed forced expiratory volume (FEVt) 
C)  Forced vital capacity (FV
C)  
D)  Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP)

Exam 5: Pulmonary Function Testing

Vt + IRV = ?

Which of the following conditions could affect the reliability of spirometry measurements?

A rate in excess of 35-breaths per minute may be _________________.

All pulmonary function testing is performed at _________ and then must be converted to reflect conditions of __________.

Which gas law or calculation is used in the body plethysmograph to measure lung volumes?

When comparing the 2 largest FVCs,what should their value be to ensure that there is reproducibility in the spirometry results?

Which of the following would be used to measure a patient's tidal volume and minute volume?

Respirometers are designed to operate between flows of _______________.

What should happen if a subject is unable to perform a single acceptable spirometry maneuver after eight attempts?

Which of the following measurements can not be monitored at the patient's bedside? I.Minute volume II.Peak flow III.Tidal volume IV.Negative inspiratory force

Which of the following is NOT an indication for spirometry?

Patient cooperation must be elicited for the best pulmonary function test results.How would the technician elicit the best cooperation and test results from the patient?

Why are three pulmonary function test trials performed for simple spirometry and flow volume loops and how should the results be reported?

What is defined as the maximum volume of air that can be exhaled after a maximal inspiration?

Which device would be used to measure a patient's peak flow before and after a bronchodilator?

What is a device called that measures ventilatory volumes and air flow?

What gas in the single breath diffusion test because it only trace amounts are found in the atmosphere and it has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than oxygen?

The patient's tidal volume can be calculated by ________________

What volume or flow of a PFT does the following two statements describe? The measurement can provide an indication of obstruction.However,the test validity depends on the effort and cooperation of the patient.

Basics of Asepsis

Basic Patient Assessment: Vital Signs and Breath Sounds

Advanced Patient Assessment: Inspection, Palpation, and Percussion

Radiologic Assessment

Electrocardiography

Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Noninvasive Monitoring

Documentation and Goals Assessment

Oxygen Supply Systems

Oxygen Administration

Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Hyperinflation Therapy

Bronchoscopy Assisting

Equipment Processing and Surveillance

Emergency Airway Management

Artificial Airway Care

Chest Tubes

Insertion and Maintenance of Intravenous Lines

Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation

Continuous Mechanical Ventilation

Advanced Modes of Mechanical Ventilation

Wave Form Analysis

Weaning and Discontinuance of Mechanical Ventilation

Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation

Filters

All pulmonary function testing is performed at _ and then must be converted to reflect conditions of __.