Mastering Spirometry
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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?

    <p>The maximum speed of exhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key measurements obtained from spirometry?

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

    What is the main cause of transudative fluid accumulation?

    <p>Increased hydrostatic pressure or decreased oncotic pressure in the blood vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of transudate?

    <p>Low protein content and is an ultrafiltration of plasma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes exudative fluid accumulation?

    <p>Tissue leakage due to inflammation or local cellular damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the appearance of transudate differ from exudate?

    <p>Transudate is usually clear and pale in color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the composition of exudate?

    <p>A fluid that has a high protein and cellular content</p> Signup and view all the answers

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