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Respiratory Physiology
Exam II respiratory basics
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Graduate
06/13/2014

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True or False; a patient with higher than normal resistance, but GOOD compliance will fill slowly
Definition
True; b/c of resistance, but volume will be achieved (without increase in pressure)
Term
With normal resistance but POOR compliance will fill rapidly at first, but volumes will not be achieved unless pressure is ________
Definition
increased
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Inspired air that does not reach alveoli is ____________.
Definition
dead space
Term
Name 3 types of deadspace
Definition
1. physiologic
2. alveolar
3. anatomic
Term
Formula for calculating dead space
Definition
2ml/kg
Term
Minute ventilation for a 50kg pt with tidal volume of 500ml and rate of 12 is?
Definition
4.8L
Term
When alveoli are ventilated but not perfusion this is termed?
Definition
alveolar dead space
Term
Alveolar + anatomical dead space is?
Definition
physiologic dead space
Term
using capnography; The point at which best represents the C02 in alveoli or lower airways is?
Definition
END tidal CO2
Term
500 ml is the normal_________ is a 70kg male
Definition
tidal volume (air inspired OR expired w/each breath)
Term
Extra volume of air that can be inspired (over and above Vt) is called__________ and normally _______ml
A. Inspiratory Reserve volume; 1500ml
B. Inspiratory Reserve volume; 3000ml
C. Functional Residual Capacity; 4800ml
Definition
B: inspiratory reserve volume
3000ml
Term
True or False; normally 1100ml of additional air can be forcefully expired after a normal exhaled Vt
Definition
True
Term
Normally ____% of air can be forcibly exhaled in 1 second?
Definition
80%
Term
Lung volumes in females are generally ___ % lower than males?
a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 25%
Definition
C: 20% less
Term
Name the volume capacity that is of particular importance and anesthesia?
Definition
FRC
Term
The relationship between FRC and height is?
Definition
DIRECTLY proportional
Term
Body habitus, sex, posture, lung disease, adn diaphragmatic tone all impact what?
Definition
Functional Residual Capacity
Term
Whose Law does plethmysmography use?
Definition
Boyles Law
Term
What parameter is affected (increases with age) by AGE but NOT by position?
Definition
Closing capacity
Term
Which patient would least likley tolerate trendelenburg position?
a. 15 year old
b. 66 year old
c. 40 year old
Definition
B. by 66 years old FRC is equal to CC, FRC further decreased in trend
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