Pulmonary Auscultation/Testing
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What is the gas volume in the lung after a maximum inspiration?

  • 10-12L
  • 3-4L
  • 2L
  • 6-8L (correct)

    • Which lung disease is characterized by a decrease in Total Lung Capacity (TLC)?

  • Upper respiratory infections
  • COPD
  • Asthma
  • Restrictive disease (correct)

    • What is the volume left in the lung after a maximum expiratory effort?

  • 2L (correct)
  • 4-6L
  • 6-8L
  • 3-4L

    • Which parameter is calculated as Total Lung Capacity (TLC) minus Residual Volume (RV)?

    <p>Vital Capacity (VC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Obstructive Lung Disease, which spirometric measure represents the volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled in 1 second?

    <p>Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spirometric measure directly indicates airflow obstruction?

    <p>Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pulmonary function testing according to the text?

    <p>To support diagnostic reasoning, not as a risk assessment tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is mentioned as a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications?

    <p>Low albumin levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of lung volumes, specifically FRC?

    <p>Determining the amount of air in the lungs after ordinary expiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should pulmonary function testing not be used as a risk assessment tool according to the text?

    <p>It is more suitable for diagnostic reasoning support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications?

    <p>Normal chest exam findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of determining risk factors according to the text?

    <p>Identifying individuals at risk for post-op pulmonary complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In restrictive lung disease, the Total Lung Capacity (TLC) can increase up to 12L.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1) represents the volume of air that can be forcefully exhaled in 1 second.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vital Capacity (VC) can be calculated as the sum of Total Lung Capacity (TLC) and Residual Volume (RV).

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) measures the volume of air that can be exhaled with maximum effort in 1 second.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Airflow through the mid-point of exhalation is indicated by Forced Expiratory Flow between 25% and 75% of Forced Vital Capacity (FEF25-75%).

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main determinant of CO2 removal in the lungs?

    <p>Alveolar ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor decreases the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC) to levels close to awake Residual Volume?

    <p>General anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) mismatch and shunts during general anesthesia?

    <p>Airway closure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most serious adverse respiratory outcome related to in the text?

    <p>Hypoxemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung volume indicates the amount of air in the lungs after ordinary expiration?

    <p>Functional residual capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor is NOT mentioned as a risk factor for postoperative pulmonary complications in the text?

    <p>Planned local anesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which lung disease can cause a decrease in Total Lung Capacity (TLC) down to 3-4L?

    <p>Restrictive disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What spirometric measure indicates airflow through the mid-point of exhalation?

    <p>Forced Expiratory Flow between 25% and 75% of FVC (FEF25-75%)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume left in the lung after a maximum expiratory effort?

    <p>RV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parameter is calculated as Vital Capacity (VC) minus Residual Volume (RV)?

    <p>Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What spirometric measure directly reflects airflow obstruction and can be reduced in both obstructive and restrictive diseases?

    <p>FEV1</p> Signup and view all the answers

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