Pulmonary Function | Spirometry Module Quiz

Which of the following cannot be obtained via spirometry?

• Forced vital capacity
• FEV₁
• Peak flowrate
• Residual volume

During the performance of the forced vital capacity, the patient should do which of the following?

• Inhale slowly to total lung capacity
• Exhale hard and fast to residual volume
• Exhale slowly to functional residual capacity
• Inhale fast then exhale fast

The FVC is considered to be normal if it is which of the following?

• At least 4 liters
• At least 5 liters
• At least 70% of predicted
• At least 80% of predicted

The severity of an obstructive disorder is determined on the basis of which of the following?

• FVC
• FEV
• FEF
• PEFR