Pulmonary Functions Review

What is the role of the medical assistant in spirometry testing?

• To diagnose pulmonary disorders

• To perform the spirometry test

• To prescribe medication for lung diseases

• To measure arterial blood gases

How do peak flow measurements impact a patient with a pulmonary disorder?

• They help in diagnosing heart diseases

• They determine the oxygen level in the blood

• They assess the severity of the pulmonary disorder

• They measure the blood pressure

What is involved in the measurement of arterial blood gases?

• Measuring blood pressure

• Assessing lung function

• Determining the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood

• Diagnosing heart diseases

What treatments are used for pulmonary disorders?

• Antibiotics

• Chemotherapy

• Inhalers and oxygen therapy

• Insulin injections

What is the study and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system called?

• Cardiology

• Neurology

• Pulmonology

• Dermatology

Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory system?

• Trachea

• Bronchial tubes

• Lungs

• Kidneys

Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of gases?

• Trachea

• Bronchial tubes

• Alveoli

• Lungs

What is one of the primary functions of the respiratory system?

• To transport oxygen from the bloodstream to the lungs

• To transport oxygen from the lungs via the bloodstream to all cells in the body

• To transport waste products from the lungs to the bloodstream

• To transport nutrients from the digestive system to the bloodstream

What waste products are carried from the cells via the bloodstream to the lungs to be exhaled?

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Glucose and oxygen

• Nitrogen and water

What is one of the roles of a medical assistant in pulmonology related to Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)?

• Evaluates lung volume and capacity

• Monitors heart rate

• Measures blood glucose levels

• Assesses kidney function