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What does the Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) measure in spirometry?

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale forcefully after taking a deep breath (correct)
The maximum speed of exhalation
The amount of air forcibly exhaled in the first second during the FVC test
The rate at which a person can inhale air

What does the Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) measure in spirometry?

The maximum speed of exhalation
The maximum amount of air a person can exhale forcefully after taking a deep breath
The amount of air forcibly exhaled in the first second during the FVC test (correct)
The rate at which a person can inhale air

What does the FEV1/FVC ratio help determine in spirometry?

The maximum amount of air a person can exhale forcefully after taking a deep breath
The rate at which a person can inhale air
The maximum speed of exhalation
If there is an obstruction to airflow (correct)

What is the Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in spirometry?

The maximum speed of exhalation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key measurements obtained from spirometry?

Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of transudative fluid accumulation?

Increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased oncotic pressure in the blood vessels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of transudate?

Low protein content and is an ultrafiltration of plasma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What causes exudative fluid accumulation?

Tissue leakage due to inflammation or local cellular damage (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the appearance of transudate differ from exudate?

Transudate is usually clear and pale in color (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of exudate?

A fluid that has a high protein and cellular content (B) Signup and view all the answers