DSA Pulmonary Function Testing

Question 1

Describe how to do the FVC

Answer 1

Patient inhales deeply and exhale as long as fast as possibly forcefully

Question 2

Describe the FVC in an Obstructive Patient

Answer 2

Normal or Decreased

Question 3

____ can be used to treat asthma.

Answer 3

Bronchodilator

Question 4

Describe the FEV1/FVC ratio in an Obstructive and Restrictive Patient

Answer 4

1) Obstructive: Decreased

2) Restrictive: Normal or Elevated

Question 5

Describe the mechanism of Bronchodilator.

Answer 5

Relax airways

Question 6

Describe FVC in an Restrictive Patient

Answer 6

Decreased

Question 7

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)

Answer 7

Max amount of air that is expired

Question 8

Define FEV1

Answer 8

Amount of air exhaled during 1st second of FVC maneuver

Question 9

Describe the TLC in an Obstructive and Restrictive Patient

Answer 9

1) Obstructive: Normal or Increased

2) Restrictive: Decreased