Spirometers (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does a spirometer measure?
What does a spirometer measure?
Volume & speed of air in/out of lungs
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
Air inhaled or exhaled in normal breath
What does Vital Capacity (VC) measure?
What does Vital Capacity (VC) measure?
Max air exhaled after max inhalation
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
Air remaining after max exhalation
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
VC + RV
What is FEV1?
What is FEV1?
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 sec
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Asthma
What must be done to the spirometer before use?
What must be done to the spirometer before use?
Ensure it is calibrated
How should a subject exhale into the spirometer?
How should a subject exhale into the spirometer?
As forcefully & completely as possible
Why is the spirometry procedure repeated several times?
Why is the spirometry procedure repeated several times?
To ensure accuracy
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate?
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate?
Ability to perform prolonged exercise
How can spirometry data be used in training?
How can spirometry data be used in training?
To develop personalized training plans