Question 1

Which of the following characteristics influence pulmonary function?
I.Age
II.Gender
III.Height
IV.Diet

Accepted Answer

A)   I, III
B)   II, III, IV
C)   I, II, III
D)   II, IVE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true of the FEF25-75%?
I.It is more sensitive to flow coming from medium to small airways.
II.Normal FEF25-75%  for a healthy young adult is approximately 4 to 5 L/sec.
III.It does not have more variance than other measures of flow.
IV.Because the FEF25-75%  is so variable, its validity is questionable.

Accepted Answer

A)   III, IV
B)   I, II, III
C)   I, II, IV
D)   I, II, III, IVE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

An abnormally increased FRC is typically associated with which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hyperinflation
B)   Increased elastic recoil
C)   Increased compliance
D)   Pulmonary fibrosisE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following conditions is associated with increased FRC and RV?

Accepted Answer

A)   Obstructive
B)   Restrictive
C)   Mixed
D)   IdiopathicE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following mechanisms primarily explains the increased WOB in obstructive diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)   Loss of elastance
B)   Increased airway resistance
C)   Loss of compliance
D)   Increased airflowE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following are characteristics of PEF?
I.It reflects large airway function.
II.PEF in normal adults may exceed 10 L/sec.
III.It is an effort-dependent test.
IV.PEF is useful in assessing gross changes in airway function and evaluating the response to bronchodilator drugs.

Accepted Answer

A)   III, IV
B)   I, II, III
C)   I, II, IV
D)   I, II, III, IVE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following tests is considered more sensitive for detection of small airway obstruction than FEF25-75% or FEV1?

Accepted Answer

A)   PEF
B)   The volume of isoflow (VisoV.) 
C)   FEV1/FVC
D)   Dynamic complianceE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 8

Lung function is considered normal when values are within what range of predicted?

Accepted Answer

A)   80% to 120%
B)   100% to 120%
C)   60% to 80%
D)   80% to 90%E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 9

What is the normal RV/TLC value in healthy adults up to age 49?

Accepted Answer

A)   5% to 10%
B)   10% to 15%
C)   20% to 25%
D)   30% to 35%E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following conditions is classified as a restrictive pulmonary disease with normal compliance?

Accepted Answer

A)   ARDS
B)   Pulmonary fibrosis
C)   Neuromuscular disease
D)   PneumoniaE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which percentage of the total airway resistance depends on small airways less than 2 mm?

Accepted Answer

A)   10%
B)   20%
C)   30%
D)   40%E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following methods allow indirect measurement of RV and capacities containing it?
I.Helium dilution
II.End-tidal CO2
III.Nitrogen washout
IV.Body plethysmography

Accepted Answer

A)   I, III, IV
B)   III, IV
C)   I, II, III, IV
D)   II, IVE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

The maximum voluntary ventilation reflects the overall integrated function of which of the following parameters?
I.Ventilatory apparatus
II.Muscle strength
III.Endurance
IV.Airway diameter, lung compliance, and neural control mechanisms

Accepted Answer

A)   III, IV
B)   I, II, III
C)   I, II, IV
D)   I, II, III, IVE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

How long does it take a normal individual to exhale 100% of the FVC?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 to 4 seconds
B)   4 to 6 seconds
C)   1 to 2 seconds
D)   6 to 8 secondsE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Exam 5: Pulmonary Function Measurements

How long does it take a normal individual to exhale 100% of the FVC?

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Which of the following conditions is associated with increased FRC and RV?

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Which of the following are characteristics of PEF? I.It reflects large airway function. II.PEF in normal adults may exceed 10 L/sec. III.It is an effort-dependent test. IV.PEF is useful in assessing gross changes in airway function and evaluating the response to bronchodilator drugs.

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Lung function is considered normal when values are within what range of predicted?

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Which of the following mechanisms primarily explains the increased WOB in obstructive diseases?

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Which of the following tests is considered more sensitive for detection of small airway obstruction than FEF_25-75% or FEV₁?

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The maximum voluntary ventilation reflects the overall integrated function of which of the following parameters? I.Ventilatory apparatus II.Muscle strength III.Endurance IV.Airway diameter, lung compliance, and neural control mechanisms

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An abnormally increased FRC is typically associated with which of the following conditions?

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Which of the following conditions is classified as a restrictive pulmonary disease with normal compliance?

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Which of the following characteristics influence pulmonary function? I.Age II.Gender III.Height IV.Diet

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Which of the following methods allow indirect measurement of RV and capacities containing it? I.Helium dilution II.End-tidal CO₂ III.Nitrogen washout IV.Body plethysmography

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What is the normal RV/TLC value in healthy adults up to age 49?

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Which percentage of the total airway resistance depends on small airways less than 2 mm?

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Exam 5: Pulmonary Function Measurements

How long does it take a normal individual to exhale 100% of the FVC?

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Which of the following conditions is associated with increased FRC and RV?

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Which of the following are characteristics of PEF? I.It reflects large airway function. II.PEF in normal adults may exceed 10 L/sec. III.It is an effort-dependent test. IV.PEF is useful in assessing gross changes in airway function and evaluating the response to bronchodilator drugs.

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Lung function is considered normal when values are within what range of predicted?

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Which of the following mechanisms primarily explains the increased WOB in obstructive diseases?

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Which of the following tests is considered more sensitive for detection of small airway obstruction than FEF25-75% or FEV1?

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The maximum voluntary ventilation reflects the overall integrated function of which of the following parameters? I.Ventilatory apparatus II.Muscle strength III.Endurance IV.Airway diameter, lung compliance, and neural control mechanisms

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An abnormally increased FRC is typically associated with which of the following conditions?

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Which of the following conditions is classified as a restrictive pulmonary disease with normal compliance?

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Which of the following characteristics influence pulmonary function? I.Age II.Gender III.Height IV.Diet

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Which of the following methods allow indirect measurement of RV and capacities containing it? I.Helium dilution II.End-tidal CO2 III.Nitrogen washout IV.Body plethysmography

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What is the normal RV/TLC value in healthy adults up to age 49?

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Which percentage of the total airway resistance depends on small airways less than 2 mm?

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Which of the following tests is considered more sensitive for detection of small airway obstruction than FEF_25-75% or FEV₁?

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Which of the following methods allow indirect measurement of RV and capacities containing it? I.Helium dilution II.End-tidal CO₂ III.Nitrogen washout IV.Body plethysmography

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