Lung Volumes & Breath Sounds Quiz

What is the term for the amount of air moved in and out of the lungs with normal breathing?

• Vital capacity (VC)

• Residual volume (RV)

• Tidal volume (TV)

• Total lung capacity (TLC)

Which lung volume refers to the amount of air you can forcibly exhale or inhale in a single breath?

• Tidal volume (TV)

• Vital capacity (VC)

• Residual volume (RV)

• Total lung capacity (TLC)

What does residual volume (RV) refer to in lung volumes?

• Amount of air moved in and out with normal breathing

• Amount of air you can forcibly exhale or inhale

• Amount of air remaining in your lungs after exhalation

• Total air the lungs can hold

How is total lung capacity (TLC) calculated?

• Tidal volume plus vital capacity

• Vital capacity plus residual volume

• Residual volume plus tidal volume

• Tidal volume plus residual volume

What does IRV stand for in lung volumes and capacities?

• Inspiratory Reserve Volume

• Inspiratory Residual Volume

• Inspiratory Respiratory Volume

• Inspiratory Retained Volume

Which factor does NOT affect lung volumes and capacities?

• Diet

• Age

• Gender

• Height

What is auscultation?

• Listening to the lungs to assess breathing sounds

• Measuring blood pressure

• Checking heart rate

• Observing skin color

Which tool is used for auscultation?

• Thermometer

• Stethoscope

• Blood pressure cuff

• Otoscope

Where are bronchial breath sounds typically heard?

• Over the lower airways

• Over the upper airways

• Over the heart

• Over the abdomen

What type of breath sounds are heard over the lower airways?

• Bronchial

• Vesicular

• Cardiac

• Abdominal