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WorksheetsDBV30053 Unit 2.4: Spirometer
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is a spirometer used for?
Measuring blood pressure
Measuring heart rate
Measuring body temperature
Measuring lung volume
Which test is often done to evaluate the health of the lungs?
Spirometry
Blood test
MRI
X-ray
What symptoms can spirometry be used to diagnose?
Headache
Back pain
Shortness of breath
Stomach ache
What types of diseases can spirometers provide a first-level diagnostic test for?
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Asthma
Arthritis
What are the two types of spirometers mentioned in the text?
Fast and Slow
Small and Large
Volume and Flow
Analog and Digital
What should be checked before operating a spirometer?
Battery level
Grounding equipment
Patient's weight
Room temperature
What should be done to the equipment after use?
Throw it away
Clean it for next use
Use it for another patient immediately
Leave it as it is
What is a common error caused during 'zeroing' of the spirometer?
Low battery signal
Falsely elevated air volumes
Incorrect temperature readings
Elevated blood pressure readings
What is a patient-related problem that can affect spirometry results?
Talking during the test
Sitting still
Breathing normally
Closing eyes
What is a cause of errors when the sensor is obstructed?
Water vapor
Mucus
All of the above
Patient's fingers
What is a symptom that can affect spirometry results?
Coughing during the test
Smiling during the test
Eating before the test
Standing up
What should be done if the spirometer is not functioning properly?
Ignore the issue
Mark it clearly and avoid operation
Continue using it for the day
Use it anyway
What is a patient-related problem during the FVC maneuver?
Coughing at the end
Good posture
Complete inspiration
Hesitation at the start
What is a type of spirometer mentioned in the text?
Manual stethoscope
Analog thermometer
Digital spirometer
Automatic blood pressure monitor
What is a safety measure mentioned during spirometer operation?
Operate the equipment alone
Pay attention to both equipment and patient
Ignore the patient
Use the equipment roughly
