STUDIES. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Forced expiratory volume
(FEV0.5, FEV1, FEV3) - ANS The volume of air that is exhaled over a specific time interval
during the FVC maneuver.
b. It's measured over 0.5, 1, or 3 sec. The FEV1 is the most common measurement.
FEV is usually decreased in? - ANS in both obstructive and restrictive disease.
FEV1/FVC (ratio) - ANS A ratio of the relationship of FEV to FVC.
Obstructive and restrictive FEV/FVC - ANS Obstructive disease is indicated by below normal
values of FEV/FVC. Patients with restrictive disease have normal or above normal values.
FEF200-1200 - ANS The average flow rate of the exhaled air after the first 200 mL during an
FVC maneuver.
Normal? 6-7 L/sec (400 L/min)
FEF25%-75% - ANS The average flow rate during the middle portion of the FEV. Normal 4 to 5
L/sec
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