Pulmonary Testing & Treatments Concept Overview

What is the purpose of using a pulse oximeter on a patient's finger?

Which of the following factors could potentially alter or prevent accurate pulse oximeter readings?

What range is considered normal for peripheral blood oxygen saturation level?

Where else on the body can a pulse oximeter be placed if the finger is not suitable?

Which procedure in an office visit is likely to involve obtaining a patient's pulse oximetry reading?

What information does a pulse oximeter provide in addition to peripheral blood oxygen saturation level?

What is albuterol primarily used for?

How is albuterol typically administered for treatment?

What is the purpose of using a nebulizer in administering albuterol?

Why should patients be checked on regularly during albuterol treatment via nebulizer?

After albuterol treatment, what may a provider wish to repeat to assess its effectiveness?

What is the responsibility of a Medical Assistant in terms of documentation related to spirometry results?

How many acceptable and reproducible maneuvers must be obtained during spirometry testing?

What determines if a maneuver is acceptable or reproducible during spirometry testing?

What is the maximum number of maneuvers that should be performed in a single spirometry test session?

Why is coaching and encouraging the patient important during spirometry testing?

Which component of spirometry results is directly affected by the medical assistant's ability to communicate directions to the patient?

What is the purpose of connecting exhaling instructions to familiar activities for pediatric patients during spirometry testing?

Which axis on a spirometry graph represents the flow of air?

What does the FEV1 value measure in a spirometry test?

Which factors are used to determine reference values for interpreting spirometry results?

What can help a medical assistant navigate administering spirometry tests with compassion and empathy?

What is a recommended alternative phrase for 'pulse oximetry'?

How many acceptable and reproducible maneuvers are required for a quality test?

Which grade will a session not exceed after only one maneuver?

What is advised in the text when a patient doubts their physical ability to continue testing?

'Good job! Go again.' is an example of feedback provided by the testing device that should be:

What is the purpose of offering the patient some water after testing?

'Breath out harder...' from a spirometer's instructions should be translated to encourage:

'Deeper breath...' from a spirometer's instructions should be translated to encourage which action?

'We’ll do a number of tests' is preferred over giving an expectation of a specific number of tests because:

What communication approach is recommended for Medical Assistants during testing?

What is the purpose of pulmonary function testing (PFTs)?

What is the main purpose of the Peak Flows pulmonary function test?

What is the key difference between the Peak Flows and Spirometry pulmonary function tests?

What is the purpose of having the patient perform the Peak Flows test multiple times?

What is the key instruction given to the patient during the Spirometry test?

Why is the Medical Assistant's communication important during the Spirometry test?

What should the Medical Assistant do before giving instructions to the patient for the Spirometry test?

What is the purpose of the nose clip used during the Spirometry test?

What is the purpose of the spirette used during the Spirometry test?

A nebulizer is a small device which can turn albuterol, a liquid medication, into ______

The provider may wish to repeat pulse oximetry or pulmonary function testing to determine if treatment helped improve ______ ability

The Medical Assistant must ensure a copy of spirometry results is scanned and imported into the patient’s ______, if not done automatically

Spirograms may be printed on paper or electronically sent to the corresponding patient’s ______

Most EMR software will have unique workflows on how to document spirometry results, procedure administration, and ______

It is the Medical Assistant’s responsibility to ensure complete documentation, including patient’s full name, date of birth, and the MA’s name and ______ on each document’s page

Many patients will come to an office visit with ______ as a primary symptom.

The pulse oximeter will need to be placed on an area of the body where the infrared light can ______ the skin to accurately read the percentage of red blood cells which are carrying oxygen molecules.

A normal peripheral blood oxygen saturation level ______ from 95-100%.

Pulse oximeter devices also read a patient's ______, but may not determine presence of pulse irregularities.

The ______ can potentially alter or prevent accurate pulse oximeter readings.

Toes and ______ are alternative sites to consider for pulse oximetry.

Avoid using medical language that can be difficult to understand. Try replacing words and phrases like: 'pulse oximetry' with 'checking ______ level'

Use phrases like 'we'll do a number of tests', rather than give an expectation of any ______ number.

After only one maneuver, the session grade will not be above a C, because the device requires a minimum of 3 acceptable, 2 ______ maneuvers in order to be considered a quality test.

As maneuvers continue, the ______ grade should increase.

A Medical Assistant focused on positive patient communication should never read what the machine says and convey this ______ - a more sensitive translation is necessary.

'Okay, great job! This time, try to blow out as much air as you possibly can in the first second, get it out as ______ as you can, and then continue to blow until the test is complete.'

After several maneuvers, it is not uncommon for a patient to doubt their physical ability to continue testing, and to ______ this.

After testing is complete, give positive ______ to the patient.

Let the patient know that you will promptly present their results to the ______, and they will be in shortly to discuss those results.

The ordering provider will look at the spirogram results, including FVC and ______ results.

Often times, it will provide direction on how to obtain a more accurate test, which the Medical ______ then relays to the patient.

Acceptability of each maneuver is determined by the ______.

Letting them hold equipment, or practice holding the ______ (even using as a pretend musical instrument) can create levity and encourage cooperation.

The FVC test measures patient scores against reference values of healthy individuals with normal lung function based on age, sex, height, and ______.

The FEV1, along with a ratio between the FEV1/FVC, are values ______ use to interpret results.

For many patients, breathing out vigorously enough to produce acceptable maneuvers, and repeating this multiple times over a short period, can be utterly ______ and even painful.

Preparing them for what to expect will help in their experience, and giving clear ______ will produce higher quality maneuvers, resulting in less maneuvers needed to obtain results.

You can check for understanding by having them repeat back a ______ of your instructions.

Introduce yourself with a friendly greeting and a ______, explain what you are there to do, ask the patient if they've done this test before, what questions do you have?, etc.

Understanding this can help you navigate administering these tests with ______ and empathy.

Peak Flows is the term for a very basic pulmonary function test which measures a patient's peak ______ flow rate.

The Peak Flows tests peak ______ flow rate, which is just the max inhale, then max, quick exhale.

The spirometry test will be performed for ______ testing in Lab.

The ______ will signal the completion of this maneuver (test), and will automatically assess its quality.

The Medical Assistant should ______ the device before giving complex instructions to complete FVC maneuvers.

The patient should be instructed to complete three crucial steps for each ______: breath in as much air as possible, place teeth around the spirette, and blast out air as hard and fast as possible.

After exhalation for the first FVC spirometry test, the ______ will signal the completion of this maneuver.

The ______ of the test results is directly affected by the Medical Assistant's communication before and during the procedure.

Prepare the ______ before giving complex instructions to complete FVC maneuvers.

Match the following medical terms with their simplified versions:

Match the following spirometer instructions with their warm translations:

Match the following feedback from the testing device with their appropriate communication approach:

Match the following spirometry graph components with their descriptions:

Match the following spirometry session grades with their corresponding explanations:

Match the following pulmonary function tests with their descriptions:

Match the following instructions with the correct test:

Match the following devices with their respective pulmonary function tests:

Match the following outcomes with the correct procedure:

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Match the following actions with their purpose during spirometry testing:

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Match the following components of spirometry interpretation with their significance:

Match the following tips for administering spirometry tests with their purposes:

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Match the following actions with their importance during spirometry testing:

Match the following terms with their related procedures:

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Match the following actions with their purpose during pulmonary function testing:

Match the following statements with the correct procedures during spirometry testing:

Match the following components with their role in interpreting spirometry results:

Match the following phrases with their purposes during pulmonary function testing:

Match the following alternative sites with their purpose for pulse oximetry readings: