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| What is tidal volume (VT)? |
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Definition
| Volume of normal breathing? |
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| What is inspiratory reserve volume (IRV)? |
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Definition
| Volume of inspired air above tidal volume |
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| What is the expiratory reserve volume (ERV)? |
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| Volume expired below tidal volume |
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| What is Residual volume (RV)? |
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Definition
| Trapped gas within the lung |
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Term
| What is inspiratory capacity (IC)? |
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Definition
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| What is functional residual capacity (FRC)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is vital capacity (VC)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is total lung capacity (TLC)? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is normal tidal volume? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the Effective Alveolar Ventilation (VA)? |
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Definition
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| What is Minute Ventilation/Total Ventilation? |
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Definition
Total volume of air entering or leaving the lung each minute.
Minute Ventilation = VT x RR |
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Term
| How does Pressure relate to Temperature and Volume? |
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Definition
P is proportional to T
P is inversely proportional to V |
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Term
| What is the Barometric Pressure (PB) at sea level? |
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Definition
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| What is the Partial Pressure of O2 at sea level? |
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Definition
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Term
| How does increasing Temp affect PH2O? |
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Definition
| It increases the capacity of water. |
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| What is the PH2O in the body? |
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