Who first popularized spirometry for the evaluation of pulmonary function?
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John Hutchinson
Why should all values from a series of peak flow measurements be reported?
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PEF may decrease with repeated efforts.
Which of the following methods does the ATS-ERS recommend to calculate breath-
hold time?
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jones method
The reported value for VTG (FRCpleth) should be
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averaged from three acceptable maneuvers.
Which of the following causes emphysema?
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-a1 antitrypsin deficiency
-exposure to environmental pollutants
-cigarette smoking
Which of the following is an indication for a cardiopulmonary exercise test?
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pulmonary rehabilitation prescription
Calculate the FRC from the closed-circuit method using the following data:
He added to spirometer 0.5 L%
He initial 9.1% (0.091)%
He final 5.5% (0.055)
He absorption correction 0.1 L
Temperature24° C
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3.77 L (BTPS)
A non-smoking subject performs two DLCOsb maneuvers, and the following results
are obtained:
Test 1: 24.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Test 2: 18.7 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following is appropriate?
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Performing an additional maneuver
Which of the following diseases often results in an obstructive pattern when
spirometry is performed?
1. Asthma
2. Emphysema
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John Hutchinson
Why should all values from a series of peak flow measurements be reported?
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PEF may decrease with repeated efforts.
Which of the following methods does the ATS-ERS recommend to calculate breath-
hold time?
Give this one a try later!
jones method
The reported value for VTG (FRCpleth) should be
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averaged from three acceptable maneuvers.
Which of the following causes emphysema?
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-a1 antitrypsin deficiency
-exposure to environmental pollutants
-cigarette smoking
Which of the following is an indication for a cardiopulmonary exercise test?
, Give this one a try later!
pulmonary rehabilitation prescription
Calculate the FRC from the closed-circuit method using the following data:
He added to spirometer 0.5 L%
He initial 9.1% (0.091)%
He final 5.5% (0.055)
He absorption correction 0.1 L
Temperature24° C
Give this one a try later!
3.77 L (BTPS)
A non-smoking subject performs two DLCOsb maneuvers, and the following results
are obtained:
Test 1: 24.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Test 2: 18.7 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following is appropriate?
Give this one a try later!
Performing an additional maneuver
Which of the following diseases often results in an obstructive pattern when
spirometry is performed?
1. Asthma
2. Emphysema
