RESP
330
CARDIOPULMONARY
DIAGNOSTICS
OBJECTIVES
#2
BASIC
PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
READING
ASSIGNMENTS:
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RUPPEL |
1-37, 331-334, 461-479 |
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EGAN |
371-376, 390-96 |
AFTER
COMPLETING READING ASSIGNMENTS AND ATTENDING CLASSES THE STUDENT WILL:
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1. |
Explain the rationale for testing pulmonary function
and explain the value of the information obtained from these tests |
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2. |
Describe the effect of the following variables on
volumes and flowrates for any individual: |
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Age |
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Gender |
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Height |
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Weight |
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Race |
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Altitude |
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Equipment used |
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Patient effort |
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4. |
Explain each of three ways predicted values for PFT
may be obtained |
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5. |
Explain how a therapist would evaluate the
appropriateness of selected values relative to the equipment used in a
particular lab. |
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6. |
Explain how prediction nomograms and regression
equations are constructed |
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7. |
Describe how predicted values are used in the
interpretation of PFTs |
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8. |
Utilize prediction nomograms and regression equations to
determine predicted values for a person with designated characteristics
Class work |
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9. |
Describe the purpose of converting volumes from
pulmonary function from ATPS to BTPS |
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10. |
Convert gas volumes between ATPS and BTPS systems Class
Project |
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11. |
Draw a spirogram and label the four volumes and the
four capacities. |
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12. |
List items that need to be obtained as part of a patient
history associated with PFT and explain why each piece of information is
obtained |
13. |
Explain how a respiratory therapist would evaluate
patient cooperation during performance of a PFT |
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14. |
Describe how a therapist should properly coach a
person being tested in the pulmonary function laboratory |