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Prepare effectively with this Pulmonary Function Testing PFT Review Study Guide Practice Questions 2026/2027. Covers spirometry, lung volumes, capacities, airflow measurements, DLCO, respiratory physiology, PFT interpretation, testing procedures, and clinical applications with practice questions designed to strengthen knowledge, improve exam performance, and support success in respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics examinations.

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What is the most important function of the lungs? Gas exchange (bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide).


What four physiologic functions affect gas Ventilation, diffusion, perfusion, and ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching.
exchange?


PFTs measure what 3 things? Airflow, lung volumes, and gas diffusion.




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Why are PFTs done? (5 reasons) Diagnose disease, determine severity, monitor progression, evaluate
treatment, and assess surgical risk.


What are the contraindications for PFT? Recent heart attack/angina, recent surgery (eye/chest/abdomen),
pneumothorax, or active respiratory infection.


Two major categories of pulmonary disease? Obstructive and restrictive.


Primary problem with obstructive disease? Difficulty getting air out.


Primary problem with restrictive disease? Difficulty getting air in because lungs cannot fully expand.


Infection control for PFT includes: Hand hygiene, gloves, disposable mouthpieces, and equipment
disinfection.


Two types of measuring devices. What do they Volume measuring devices and flow measuring devices.
measure?


Define spirometer. Device that measures lung volumes and capacities.

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Define pneumotachometer. Device that measures airflow.




Define capacity. Two or more lung volumes added together.


Define accuracy. How close a measurement is to the true value.


Define error. Difference between measured value and true value.


True or False: Greater accuracy = smaller error. True




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