Spirometry Quiz

What is a spirometer used for?

• Measuring heart rate

• Measuring air volume in lungs

• Measuring body temperature

• Measuring blood pressure

Which of the following is a type of spirometer?

• Stethoscope

• Sphygmomanometer

• Thermometer

• Pneumotachometer

What does the term 'inhale' mean?

• To breathe out

• To cough

• To breathe in

• To hold breath

What is the purpose of spirometry?

• To check eyesight

• To evaluate lung health

• To assess heart function

• To measure blood sugar levels

What should a patient avoid before a spirometry test?

• Taking a nap

• Wearing loose clothing

• Drinking water

• Eating a large meal

What does FVC stand for in spirometry?

• Fast Volume Capacity

• Forced Ventilation Capacity

• Forced Vital Capacity

• Fluid Volume Control

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

• To circulate blood

• To digest food

• To supply blood with oxygen

• To produce hormones

What type of spirometer measures how fast air flows?

• Bellows spirometer

• Volume spirometer

• Water-sealed spirometer

• Flow spirometer

What is a common abnormality in spirometer output waveforms?

• Normal lung function

• Restrictive lung disease

• Healthy breathing

• Increased oxygen levels

What is the first step in the spirometry measurement protocol?

• Use nose clips

• Sit the patient in a chair

• Take a large breath

• Perform forced vital capacity measurements