CNUR 305: Unit 3 - Advanced Respiratory
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What is the purpose of pulmonary To differentiate between restrictive and obstructive
function tests (PFTs)? pulmonary diseases AND show the effectiveness of
treatment.
What are some pulmonary function - Spirometry
tests (PFTs)? - Lung volume tests
Define forced vital capacity (FVC) Total air forcibly exhaled after a deep breath.
Define forced expiratory volume in Amount of air exhaled in the first second
one second (FEV1)
What is the purpose of the FVC/FEV1 To determine how quickly air can get out
ratio?
How will FEV1/FVC change in It will decrease
obstructive diseases?
How will FEV1/FVC change in - FVS will decrease
restrictive diseases? - FEV1/FVC may be normal or high
, What is the main issue in obstructive Airflow obstruction causing difficulty exhaling
lung diseases?
What are common obstructive - COPD
diseases? - Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Asthma
What is the primary issue in Reduced lung expansion causing difficulty inhaling.
restrictive lung diseases?
What are two common clinical signs - Prolonged expiration
of obstructive diseases? - Wheezing
What are common restrictive - Pulmonary fibrosis
diseases? - ARDS
- Pneumonia
What is a common clinical sign of Rapid, shallow breathing
restrictive diseases?
What is the tidal volume range? 500-600mL
What is the vital capacity average? 4800mL
How is minute ventilation calculated? Tidal volume x respiratory rate
How do forced expiratory volumes Delayed emptying rate
change in obstructive disorders?
What is the purpose of pulse To monitor arterial capillary hemoglobin saturation
oximetry? and pulse rate.
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Terms in this set (99)
What is the purpose of pulmonary To differentiate between restrictive and obstructive
function tests (PFTs)? pulmonary diseases AND show the effectiveness of
treatment.
What are some pulmonary function - Spirometry
tests (PFTs)? - Lung volume tests
Define forced vital capacity (FVC) Total air forcibly exhaled after a deep breath.
Define forced expiratory volume in Amount of air exhaled in the first second
one second (FEV1)
What is the purpose of the FVC/FEV1 To determine how quickly air can get out
ratio?
How will FEV1/FVC change in It will decrease
obstructive diseases?
How will FEV1/FVC change in - FVS will decrease
restrictive diseases? - FEV1/FVC may be normal or high
, What is the main issue in obstructive Airflow obstruction causing difficulty exhaling
lung diseases?
What are common obstructive - COPD
diseases? - Emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Asthma
What is the primary issue in Reduced lung expansion causing difficulty inhaling.
restrictive lung diseases?
What are two common clinical signs - Prolonged expiration
of obstructive diseases? - Wheezing
What are common restrictive - Pulmonary fibrosis
diseases? - ARDS
- Pneumonia
What is a common clinical sign of Rapid, shallow breathing
restrictive diseases?
What is the tidal volume range? 500-600mL
What is the vital capacity average? 4800mL
How is minute ventilation calculated? Tidal volume x respiratory rate
How do forced expiratory volumes Delayed emptying rate
change in obstructive disorders?
What is the purpose of pulse To monitor arterial capillary hemoglobin saturation
oximetry? and pulse rate.
