Study PFT questions and answers

What is Pulmonary Function Testing? correct answer: tests used to determine lung function. include :measurement of lung volume, capacity, flow rate, and gas exchange What is Spirometry test? correct answer: It measures the amount of air that you can breathe in and out and how quickly you exhale air. What are the contraindications of pulmonary function testing? correct answer: Hemoptysis, Pneumothorax, Myocardial Infarction, Pulmonary embolism, Acute chest or abdominal pain, Nausea, Vomiting,Recent cataract removal surgery, Patients with dementia or confusion What are the indications of pulmonary function testing? correct answer: identify and quantify changes in pulmonary function, To evaluate the need and quantify therapeutic effectiveness, To perform epidemiologic surveillance for pulmonary disease, To assess patient for risk of postoperative pulmonary complications, and To determine pulmonary disability. What are the three categories of pulmonary function tests? correct answer: Dynamic flow rates of gases though the airways, Lung volumes and capacities, and The ability of the lungs to diffuse gases. What are the three components to pulmonary function testing? correct answer: (1) Performing spirometry for measuring airway mechanics, (2) Measuring lung volumes and capacities, and (3) Measuring the diffusing capacity of the lung (DL). What are the two general types of measuring instruments? correct answer: Instruments that measure gas volume, and instruments that measure gas flow. What are the two major categories of pulmonary disease? c