Measurements of Lung Capacity (Mod 4) Flashcards
1
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How are measurements taken for Plethsymography?
- Input image from slide 4
A
Measuring pressure changes, when measuring lung volumes
- Changes of pressure at the mouth and in the box
- Changes in volume in the box
2
Q
Add slide 3 blended gasses used for x tests
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3
Q
What measures of lung volume can you gather from Spirometry?
A
- IRV
- VT
- ERV
- VC
4
Q
What lung volumes can be measured from spirometry testing, but are more difficult to gather?
A
- RV
- FRC
- TLC
5
Q
slide 6
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6
Q
Which tests can derive FRC?
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7
Q
How is ERV measured?
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8
Q
How is TLC measured?
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9
Q
What are indications for body plethysmograpy?
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Diagnose restrictive lung disease
- measurement of lung volumes to distinguish between restrictive and obstructive diseases
10
Q
acceptability criteria for R and sGAW?
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(Highest-lowest)/mean
- should be less than 10%
