respiratory volume Flashcards
1
Q
spirometer
A
measures volume of air inhaled and exhaled over a period of time
2
Q
spirograph
A
graph of amount and speed of air that is inhaled and exhaled
3
Q
spirograph
tidal volume
A
air inhaled and exhaled in a normal breathing movement
4
Q
spirograph
inspiratory reserve volume
A
additional air beynond normal inhalation
deep breaths
5
Q
spirograph
expiratory reserve volume
A
additonal air beyond normal exhalation
deep breaths
6
Q
spirograph
vital capacity
A
air that can be moved in and out of lungs
vc=irv+tv+erv
7
Q
spirograph
residual volume
A
air that remains and never leaves the respiratory system
8
Q
spirograph
total lung capacity
A
max. volume of air that can be contained in lungs
tlc=vc+rv
