Ventilatory Capacity

Question 1

A measure of the expansion of the lung

Answer 1

Lung compliance

Question 2

The ratio of driving pressure to the rate of the airflow in the airways

Answer 2

Airway resistance

Question 3

The energy expended to inhale and exhale a breathing gas

Answer 3

Work of breathing

Question 4

What is the formula for minute volume?

Answer 4

Frequency(f) x Tidal Volume(VT)

Question 5

You can measure minute volume by using what respiratory equipment

Answer 5

Respirometer

Question 6

Normal value for miniute volume

Answer 6

5-10 lpm

Question 7

What 3 things can be obtained from a respirometer

Answer 7

Minute volume, frequency, average tidal volume

Question 8

What is the formular for finding the tidal volume

Answer 8

Minute volume/frequency

Question 9

What two things can be used to minimize factors that effect readings

Answer 9

Lightweight spinning elements and Lubricant

Question 10

Turbinometers are not effected by what 4 things

Answer 10

1. Turbulence
2. Gas composition
3. Temperature
4. Water Vapor

Question 11

Turbinometers are not used to measure what two things

Answer 11

Forced Vital Capacity(FVC)
Peak Expiratory Flow Reserve(PEFR)

Question 12

The minimal airflow needed to start turbine turning is

Answer 12

2-3 LPM

Question 13

The maximum airflow not to be exceeded is how much LPM

Answer 13

200-300 LPM