Peak Flow Meter

Question 1

What does the peak flow test measure?

Answer 1

The maximum speed of expiration

Question 2

What is the peak flow test used for?

Answer 2

Often used to diagnose and monitor asthma

Question 3

Peak flow results are dependent on…

Answer 3

1. Age
2. Height
3. Gender

Question 4

Method

Answer 4

1. Deep breath
2. Blow into the machine as hard as possible (short breath)
3. Take measurement three times
4. Use highest measurement as the client’s peak flow

Question 5

What does a low score indicate?

Answer 5

Narrowed airways

Question 6

Benefits of using peak flow test of spirometer

Answer 6

More convenient

Question 7

Drawbacks of using a peak flow meter

Answer 7

Less accurate for diagnosing chronic lung problems