Forced Vital Capacity (FVC)is Defined BEST by Which of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

Forced vital capacity (FVC) is defined BEST by which of the following statements?

• A)The volume of air exhaled over the middle half of the maximum flow
• B)The average expiratory flow during the early phase of exhalation
• C)The maximum volume of gas the person can exhale forcefully and quickly
• D)The maximum flow that occurs at any point in time during exhalation

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Definitions:

Postural Blood Pressure

A measurement of blood pressure after changing body positions, used to assess for conditions like orthostatic hypotension.

Adventitious Lung Sounds

Abnormal lung sounds heard with a stethoscope, indicating respiratory problems such as infections, fluid, or air in the lungs.

Orthopnea

Difficulty in breathing that occurs when lying down and is relieved upon changing to an upright position.

Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure

A stage where heart failure symptoms worsen and become more severe, requiring immediate medical attention.