WorksheetsResp - Exam 1 - Andrews
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 28mins
The primary function of the respiratory system is to maintain normal arterial gases in the blood
true
false (venous gases)
What organs work together to maintain the acid/base levels in the body
lungs
kidneys
liver
spleen
What organs work together to maintain the acid/base levels in the arterial partial pressure of O2 and arterial partial pressure of CO2
lungs
kidneys
liver
spleen
Imbalance in arterial blood gases can lead to
alkalosis
acidosis
ketosis
glycolysis
Why would PFTs need to be ordered
Evaluation of symptomatic disease
Screening for early, asymptomatic disease
Monitoring response to treatment
Determine fitness for surgery
Routine screening for insurance companies
What are characteristics of obstructive lung disease
difficulty expelling all the air out of their lungs
shortness of breath
airways become narrow or there is damage to the lung
cannot fully fill lungs with air
stiffness in the lungs
What are characteristics of restrictive lung disease
difficulty expelling all the air out of their lungs
shortness of breath
airways become narrow or there is damage to the lung
cannot fully fill lungs with air
stiffness in the lungs
What are the major categories of lung disease
obstructive lung disease
restrictive lung disease
pulmonary vascular disease
What can PFTs measure
patency of airways (large airways or small airways)
parenchyma (alveoli and interstitium)
pulmonary vasculature
diaphragm and chest wall
neural control of ventilation
The amount of air a person is breathing normally
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The amount of air deeply inhaled above the normal amount
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The amount of air deeply exhaled beyond the normal amount
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The amount of air that is unable to leave the lungs
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The inspiratory capacity is made up of
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The functional reserve capacity is made up of
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The vital capacity is made up of
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The total lung capacity is made up of
tidal volume
inspiratory reserve volume
expiratory reserve volume
residual volume
The total lung capacity is made up of
inspiratory capacity
functional reserve capacity
vital capacity
residual volume
Vital capacity represents how much of a normal lung capacity
50%
75%
80%
85%
What is the equation for the typical measurement used to determine obstruction/lung function
FEV1/FVC
FVC/FEV1
IRV/ERV
ERV/IRV
What is FEV1
amount of air one can forcibly exhale over 1 second
forced vital capacity
IRV + VT + ERV
What is FEV1
amount of air one can forcibly exhale over 1 second
forced vital capacity
IRV + VT + ERV
What is the normal adult FEV1/FVC expected to be
≥80%
>85%
<75%
≤70%
What is the normal children/young adult FEV1/FVC expected to be
≥80%
>85%
<75%
≤70%
Which FEV1/FVC implies obstruction
≥80%
>85%
<75%
≤70%
Which PFT test is used to diagnose obstructive lung disease
spirometry
lung volumes
diffusion capacity
arterial blood gases
oxygen saturation
Which PFT test is used to diagnose restrictive lung disease
spirometry
lung volumes
diffusion capacity
arterial blood gases
oxygen saturation
Which PFT test is used to determine the effectiveness of gas exchange
spirometry
lung volumes
diffusion capacity
arterial blood gases
oxygen saturation
Which PFT test is used for people with asthma
spirometry
lung volumes
diffusion capacity
arterial blood gases
peak flow
Which PFT test is the gold standard and most common measurement due to its non-invasive procedure
spirometry
lung volumes
diffusion capacity
arterial blood gases
peak flow
What are some characteristics of spirometry
takes 15-20 mins, minimal risks, gives information on restrictive and obstructive diseases
patients take a maximum inhale and then forcefully exhales
measures all lung volumes and capacities except RV
results shown in standard spirometry
results shown in flow-volume loops
What is measured on a standard spirometry
lung volume (L) vs time (sec)
flow of air (L/sec) vs volume (L)
What is measured on a flow loop spirometry
lung volume (L) vs time (sec)
flow of air (L/sec) vs volume (L)
How many times should spirometry be performed to ensure results are reproducible
1
2
3
4
5
What are some contraindications of spirometry
unstable angina
MI in the last month
recent thoracic/abd aneurysm
current pneumothorax
sinus infection
On a Peak Flow Meter, a reading of 80% would fall under the
green zone
yellow zone
red zone
On a Peak Flow Meter, a reading of 60% would fall under the
green zone
yellow zone
red zone
On a Peak Flow Meter, a reading of 45% would fall under the
green zone
yellow zone
red zone
What are characteristics of spirometry
usually requires a skilled medical professional
diagnosis purpose, measures lung capacity
may be performed by patients at home
limited to monitoring
measures force of exhalation
What are characteristics of peak flow meter
usually requires a skilled medical professional
diagnosis purpose, measures lung capacity
may be performed by patients at home
limited to monitoring
measures force of exhalation
What is used to measure SpO2
pulse ox
spirometry
pulse flow rate
What are some characteristics of a pulse oximeter
quick estimate
can be falsely elevated in smokers
detected with light on finger capillaries
detected with light on ear lobe
A spirometry report will be reported as % of that predicted given the patient's
age
gender
height
comorbidities
weight
In most patients, what would a "normal" spirometry report show
~80-120% predicted
5th to 95th percentile
~70-100% predicted
10th to 90th percentile
A patient arrives to your pharmacy with a peak flow reading around 410. She states her personal best is 540. Based on the reading today vs her personal best, what "zone" does she fall in?
Green Zone
Yellow Zone
Red Zone
