Spirometers (OCR GCSE Physical Education): Quizzes
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What does a spirometer measure?
What does a spirometer measure?
Lung function (volume & speed of air)
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
What is Tidal Volume (TV)?
Air inhaled/exhaled during normal breath
What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
What is Vital Capacity (VC)?
Maximum air exhaled after max inhalation
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
What is Residual Volume (RV)?
Air remaining after maximum exhalation
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
How is Total Lung Capacity (TLC) calculated?
VC + RV
What is Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)?
What is Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (FEV1)?
Air forcibly exhaled in 1 sec after deepest breath
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Which respiratory condition can spirometry help detect?
Asthma
How can understanding lung function help athletes?
How can understanding lung function help athletes?
Tailors training to improve aerobic capacity
What must be done to prepare a spirometer before use?
What must be done to prepare a spirometer before use?
Ensure it's calibrated & mouthpiece clean
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 process repeated several times?
Why is the spirometry process repeated several times?
To ensure accuracy
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate in athletes?
What can measuring lung volumes help evaluate in athletes?
Ability to perform prolonged exercise