Res 245 Unit 1 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What is a PFT? used to diagnosis the psychological effects of the disease, screen individuals at
risk of having pulmonary diseases, assess preoperative risk, and assess prognosis
Physiologic effect and screening To measure the physiologic effect of the disease or disorder
To screen an individual at risk of having pulmonary disease
, Disability/impairment evaluations To assess patients as part of rehab
Assess risks as part of insurance evaluation
assess individuals for legal reasons
Monitoring Assess response to therapeutic interventions
Monitor disease progression
Monitor people for adverse effects of exposure to injurious agents
Watch for adverse reactions to drugs with known pulmonary toxicity
Obstructive airway disease Hard to get air out
COPD, Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiectasis
Low expiratory flow rate
Restrictive airway disease Hard to get air in
Low lung volumes and capacities
Low flow
Instructions for patients No smoking, vaping or water pipe use for 1 hour before test
No intoxicants 8 hours prior to testing
No exercising 1 hour before
No restrictive clothing
No SABAs 4-6 hours before
No LABAs 12 hours before
Physical assessment Height/weight
age/sex
breathing pattern
excessive RR
c/o SOB/CP
any accessory muscle
pursed lips
Contraindications for PFT Hemoptysis
Pneumothorax
Acute MI (2-3months)
Pulmonary embolism
Chest/abdominal surgery
Unable to follow directions
Late term preganancy
3 basic tests for PFT Spirometry
Lung volumes
Diffusing capacity
What is spirometry measurement of air entering and leaving the lungs
What does spirometry measurement incluse Several values of forced airflow and volume during inspiration and expiration
What is a PFT? used to diagnosis the psychological effects of the disease, screen individuals at
risk of having pulmonary diseases, assess preoperative risk, and assess prognosis
Physiologic effect and screening To measure the physiologic effect of the disease or disorder
To screen an individual at risk of having pulmonary disease
, Disability/impairment evaluations To assess patients as part of rehab
Assess risks as part of insurance evaluation
assess individuals for legal reasons
Monitoring Assess response to therapeutic interventions
Monitor disease progression
Monitor people for adverse effects of exposure to injurious agents
Watch for adverse reactions to drugs with known pulmonary toxicity
Obstructive airway disease Hard to get air out
COPD, Emphysema, Chronic bronchitis, Bronchiectasis
Low expiratory flow rate
Restrictive airway disease Hard to get air in
Low lung volumes and capacities
Low flow
Instructions for patients No smoking, vaping or water pipe use for 1 hour before test
No intoxicants 8 hours prior to testing
No exercising 1 hour before
No restrictive clothing
No SABAs 4-6 hours before
No LABAs 12 hours before
Physical assessment Height/weight
age/sex
breathing pattern
excessive RR
c/o SOB/CP
any accessory muscle
pursed lips
Contraindications for PFT Hemoptysis
Pneumothorax
Acute MI (2-3months)
Pulmonary embolism
Chest/abdominal surgery
Unable to follow directions
Late term preganancy
3 basic tests for PFT Spirometry
Lung volumes
Diffusing capacity
What is spirometry measurement of air entering and leaving the lungs
What does spirometry measurement incluse Several values of forced airflow and volume during inspiration and expiration
