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What is the maximum gas volume in the lung after a maximum inspiration, according to spirometry?
What is the maximum gas volume in the lung after a maximum inspiration, according to spirometry?
- 3-4L
- 2L
- 10-12L
- 6-8L (correct)
What is the volume left in the lung after a maximum expiratory effort, as per spirometry?
What is the volume left in the lung after a maximum expiratory effort, as per spirometry?
- 2L (correct)
- 6-8L
- 10-12L
- 3-4L
In obstructive lung disease, which of the following is NOT considered a direct measure of airflow obstruction?
In obstructive lung disease, which of the following is NOT considered a direct measure of airflow obstruction?
- FEV1
- Peek expiratory flow rate
- Forced expiratory flow
- FVC (correct)
What happens to FEV1 versus predicted in normal lungs?
What happens to FEV1 versus predicted in normal lungs?
What does VC stand for in spirometry?
What does VC stand for in spirometry?
Which respiratory condition is NOT associated with obstructive lung disease?
Which respiratory condition is NOT associated with obstructive lung disease?
What is the main purpose of Pulmonary Function Testing according to the text?
What is the main purpose of Pulmonary Function Testing according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for post-operative pulmonary complications in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for post-operative pulmonary complications in the text?
Why should pulmonary auscultation be performed during a preoperative assessment?
Why should pulmonary auscultation be performed during a preoperative assessment?
What effect do most anesthetics have on skeletal muscle tone according to the text?
What effect do most anesthetics have on skeletal muscle tone according to the text?
What is one of the serious adverse respiratory outcomes related to hypoxemia according to the text?
What is one of the serious adverse respiratory outcomes related to hypoxemia according to the text?
Why are long procedures (>2 hours) listed as a risk factor for post-operative pulmonary complications in the text?
Why are long procedures (>2 hours) listed as a risk factor for post-operative pulmonary complications in the text?
