Spirometry and Dynamic Lung Volumes Quiz
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What is the FEV1/FVC ratio in healthy young and middle-aged adults?

  • >75% (correct)
  • 70-75%
  • <70%
  • <60%
  • What does a reduction in the FEV1/FVC ratio indicate?

  • COPD
  • Asthma
  • Lung restriction
  • Airway obstruction (correct)
  • What indicates a diagnosis of asthma over COPD in cases of airway obstruction?

  • An absolute increase in FVC >200 ml
  • A decrease in FVC
  • A decrease in FEV1/FVC ratio
  • An absolute increase in FEV1 >200 ml that is >15% of baseline (correct)
  • What is the FEV1 /FVC ratio in healthy young and middle-aged adults?

    <blockquote> <p>75%</p> </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a reduction in the FEV1 /FVC ratio indicate?

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

    What is the criteria for favoring a diagnosis of asthma over COPD in patients with airway obstruction?

    <p>Reversal of obstruction with inhaled β2-agonist or oral steroid over 5 days or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is spirometry and how is it performed?

    <p>Spirometry is a test that measures dynamic lung volumes by inhaling to total lung capacity and then exhaling into a spirometer with maximal effort to residual volume.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the FEV1/FVC ratio in healthy adults and the elderly?

    <p>In healthy young and middle-aged adults, the FEV1/FVC ratio is usually &gt;75%. In the elderly, the ratio is usually 70-75%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a reduction in the FEV1/FVC ratio indicate and how is the severity of obstruction represented?

    <p>A reduction in the FEV1/FVC ratio indicates airway obstruction. The severity of obstruction is represented by the absolute FEV1 expressed as a percentage of predicted.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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