Question 1

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 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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

A flow-volume loop plots _____ along the vertical axis and _______ along the horizontal axis

Accepted Answer

A) Vt,RR 
B) PEF,FVC 
C) flow,volume 
D) FVC,RV 
A) Vt,RR 
B) PEF,FVC 
C) flow,volume 
D) FVC,RV

Question 7

If a patient's minute volume is measured at 3 LPM,which of the following would you expect to be present?
I.Hypoxemia
II.Hypocapnia
III.More gas exchange at the alveolar level

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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)

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

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

Respirometers are designed to operate between flows of _______________.

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

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?

A flow-volume loop plots _ along the vertical axis and ___ along the horizontal axis

If a patient's minute volume is measured at 3 LPM,which of the following would you expect to be present? I.Hypoxemia II.Hypocapnia III.More gas exchange at the alveolar level

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

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

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Exam 5: Pulmonary Function Testing

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

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

Respirometers are designed to operate between flows of _______________.

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

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?

A flow-volume loop plots _____ along the vertical axis and _______ along the horizontal axis

If a patient's minute volume is measured at 3 LPM,which of the following would you expect to be present? I.Hypoxemia II.Hypocapnia III.More gas exchange at the alveolar level

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

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

A flow-volume loop plots _ along the vertical axis and ___ along the horizontal axis