Spirometer

Question 1

What does spirometry measure?

Answer 1

Lung volumes

• FVC
• FEV1

Question 2

What if FEV1 is less than 80% of the client’s lung volume

Answer 2

It can be an indication of lung problems such as asthma or COPD

Question 3

What can the results be affected by?

Answer 3

1. Gender

2. Height

Question 4

Forced vital capacity

Answer 4

The total amount of air exhaled so therefore measures the volume of the lungs

Question 5

Method of using a spirometer

Answer 5

1. Breathe in as much air as possible
2. Take an extra breath
3. Blow into the machine for as long as possible
4. Exhale extra breath to make sure as much air as possible has left the lungs

Question 6

What else can the spirometry test be used for?

Answer 6

Can be used to diagnose, monitor and check severity of lung problems

Question 7

COPD

Answer 7

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease