100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached 4.2 TrustPilot
logo-home
Exam (elaborations)

TEST BANK__Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing 12th Edition by Carl Mottram , ISBN: 9780323762618 |All Chapters Included| Guide A+

Rating
-
Sold
-
Pages
297
Grade
A+
Uploaded on
05-12-2025
Written in
2025/2026

TEST BANK__Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing 12th Edition by Carl Mottram , ISBN: 9780323762618 |All Chapters Included| Guide A+

Institution
Ruppel\\\'s Manual Of Pulmonary Function Testing
Course
Ruppel\\\'s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing











Whoops! We can’t load your doc right now. Try again or contact support.

Written for

Institution
Ruppel\\\'s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing
Course
Ruppel\\\'s Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

Document information

Uploaded on
December 5, 2025
Number of pages
297
Written in
2025/2026
Type
Exam (elaborations)
Contains
Questions & answers

Subjects

Content preview

TEST BANK
Ruppel's Manual of Pulmonary Function Testing

Carl Mottram

12th Edition
PR
O
FD
O
C

,Table of Contents
1. Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing
2. Spirometry
3. Diffusing Capacity Tests
4. Lung Volumes, Airway Resistance and Gas Distribution Tests
5. Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests
6. Blood Gases and Related Tests
7. Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing and Field Tests
8. Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing
9. Bronchoprovocation Challenge Testing
10. Specialized Test Regimens
11. Pulmonary Function Testing Equipment
12. Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory
PR

13. Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies
O
FD
O
C

,Chapter 1: Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Who first popularized spirometry for the evaluation of pulmonary function?
a. August and Marie Krogh
b. Alvan Barach
c. John Severinghaus
d. John Hutchinson

ANS: D
Hutchinson popularized the concept of using VC to assess lung function, and the names he
gave to several other lung compartments are still used today.

DIF: 1 REF: p. 2 OBJ: None MSC: NBRC: None
PR

2. Which of the following are indications for performing spirometry?
1. Assess the risk of lung resection.
2. Determine the response to bronchodilator therapy.
3. Assess the severity of restrictive lung disease.
O

4. Quantify the extent of COPD.
a. 1 and 4
FD

b. 2 and 3
c. 1 , 2, and 4
d. 2 , 3, and 4

ANS: C
Spirometry cannot assess severity of restriction; for that you need to measure lung volumes (
O

see Box 1-2, Chapter 1).

DIF: 1 REF: p. 7 OBJ: EL-2 MSC: NBRC: None
C

, 3. The main indication for the measurement of lung volumes is to do which of the following?
a. Diagnose or assess the severity of restriction.
b. Evaluate the severity of pulmonary hypertension.
c. Determine the level of cardiopulmonary fitness.
d. Assess the risk of abdominal surgical procedures.

ANS: A
The most common reason for measuring lung volumes is to identify restrictive lung

disease. DIF: 1 REF: p. 35 OBJ: EL-2 MSC: NBRC: None

4. DLCO measurements may be indicated to evaluate pulmonary involvement in which of
the following systemic diseases?
a. Asthma
b. Sarcoidosis
c. Exertional hypoxemia
PR
O
FD
O
C

Get to know the seller

Seller avatar
Reputation scores are based on the amount of documents a seller has sold for a fee and the reviews they have received for those documents. There are three levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The better the reputation, the more your can rely on the quality of the sellers work.
PROFDOC Chamberlain College Of Nursing
View profile
Follow You need to be logged in order to follow users or courses
Sold
315
Member since
1 year
Number of followers
19
Documents
1476
Last sold
1 day ago
Welcome to PROFDOC – Your #1 Study Companion on Stuvia !!

Are you a student aiming for top grades without spending countless hours buried in textbooks? At Profdoc Digital Libraries, we’ve got your back! We specialize in high-quality, exam-focused study materials designed to help you understand faster, retain more, and score higher. Whether you're prepping for finals or just trying to keep up, our resources are crafted to support students like you who want results. Subjects We Cover: Business Law Psychology Nursing Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics Accounting & Finance Etc..... What Makes Profdoc Digital Libraries Stand Out? Clear, structured notes that simplify even the hardest topics Past paper answers to help you prepare like a pro Case studies and real-world examples to deepen understanding Detailed diagrams to visualize complex ideas Time-saving summaries — perfect for revision or quick reference Trusted by hundreds of students across different courses and universities Whether you're cramming the night before or building your knowledge all semester long, our downloadable resources give you the confidence and clarity you need to study smarter, not harder. Browse our bestsellers and see why so many students choose Profdoc Digital Libraries to ace their exams !!!

Read more Read less
4.3

51 reviews

5
33
4
6
3
8
2
1
1
3

Recently viewed by you

Why students choose Stuvia

Created by fellow students, verified by reviews

Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their tests and reviewed by others who've used these notes.

Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document

No worries! You can instantly pick a different document that better fits what you're looking for.

Pay as you like, start learning right away

No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card and download your PDF document instantly.

Student with book image

“Bought, downloaded, and aced it. It really can be that simple.”

Alisha Student

Frequently asked questions