Definitions Equations

Question 1

Define Tidal Volume

Answer 1

Volume of air inhaled with each breath

Question 2

Define ventiliation rate

Answer 2

The number of breaths per minute

Question 3

Define FEV- Forced expiratory vollume

Answer 3

Maximum vollume of air that can be breathed out in 1 second

Question 4

Define FVC forced vital capacity

Answer 4

The maximum vollume of air possible to breathe our forcefully after a deep breath in

Question 5

Define cardiac output

Answer 5

The amount of blood pumped out of the heart per minute

Question 6

How do you calculate cardiac output?

Answer 6

SV x HR

Question 7

Define stroke volume

Answer 7

The volume of blood pumped by the ventricles in each heart beat

Question 8

PVR- pulmonary ventilation rate

Answer 8

Number of breaths per minute x tidal volume