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Chapter 2: Spirometry Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A subject who complains of shortness of breath has an FVC of 2.57 L, but her VC is 2.99 L. These findings suggest which of the following? a. Pulmonary fibrosis b. Chest wall abnormality c. Emphysema d. Fixed upper airway obstruction 2. A 47-year- old man with a history of cough has the following spirometry results: Measured Predicted FVC (L BTPS) 3.85 4.01 FEV1 (L BTPS) 2.14 3.33 These findings show the presence of which of the following? a. Rev...

Exam (elaborations) NURSING NURSE2113 ,A subject who complains of shortness of breath has an FVC of 2.57 L, but her VC is 2.99 L. These findings suggest which of the following? 2. A 47-year-old man with a history of cough has the following spirometry results: Measured Predicted FVC (L BTPS) 3.85 4.01 FEV1 (L BTPS) 2.14 3.33 These findings show the presence of which of the following? a. Reversible airway obstruction b. Moderate obstructive disease c. Normal lung function d. Incorrectly...

Chapter 2: Spirometry Test Bank MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A subject who complains of shortness of breath has an FVC of 2.57 L, but her VC is 2.99 L. These findings suggest which of the following? a. Pulmonary fibrosis b. Chest wall abnormality c. Emphysema d. Fixed upper airway obstruction ANS: C FVC is often lower than VC in patients with obstructive diseases if forced expiration causes airway collapse. This pattern is often seen in emphysema because of loss of tethering support of t...