Pulmonary function studies are done for all of the following measurements
EXCEPT: Correct Answer-the patient's carbon monoxide level
In response to a restrictive lung disorder, the following are typically found:
1. Decreased lung compliance
2. Increased ventilatory rate
3. Decreased tidal volume
4. Decreased lung rigidity Correct Answer-1, 2, 3
A special indirect measurement procedure must be done to find the following
Correct Answer-Residual volume
Which of the following forced vital capacity test times should be interpreted as
normal? Correct Answer-4 to 6 seconds
Overall characteristics of pulmonary function testing results on a patient with
obstructive lung disease include that Correct Answer-FEV1 and FEV1% are
both reduced
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The FEF25%-75% is used to evaluate Correct Answer-flow in medium-size to
small airways
All of the following are true of the peak expiratory flow rate test EXCEPT
Correct Answer-it is taken from the MVV test results
Your patient has obstructive lung disease. In response to this, which of the
following are typically found?
1. Decreased lung compliance
2. Increased ventilatory rate
3. Increased tidal volume
4. Decreased ventilator rate Correct Answer-3, 4
The pulmonary diffusion capacity of carbon monoxide test is used to Correct
Answer-assess the alveolar-capillary membrane
Which answer BEST describes what the FeV1/FVC will be for a patient with
emphysema Correct Answer-<70%