Vital Capacity

Question 1

Vital capacity can be measure at bedside with what device

Answer 1

A mechanical or electronic spirometer

Question 2

The measurement for vital capacity is ____dependent

Answer 2

Effort dependent

Question 3

How many measurements should be done to get the best results for vital capacity

Answer 3

2-3 times

Question 4

Represents an integrated measurement of coordinated inspiratory and expiratory muscle function as it relates to the compliance of the lungs and the chest wall

Answer 4

Vital Capacity

Question 5

Normal value for vital capacity is

Answer 5

65/75 ml/kg of IBW

Question 6

What value for vital capacity which indicates significant muscle weakness which may impair spontaneous
ventilatory capacity.

Answer 6

less than 10-15 ml/kg of IBW

Question 7

Measurement of a slow maximum expiration from a maximum inspiration

Answer 7

Slow vital capacity (SVC)

Question 8

Measurement of a forced maximum expiration from a maximum inspiration

Answer 8

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Question 9

Slow vital capacity(SVC) should be what than FVC since an FVC can cause small airway collapse and some air trapping

Answer 9

Equal to or larger than