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Indicate Which Lung Volume or Capacity Is Being Described in the Column

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Indicate which lung volume or capacity is being described in the column below by filling in the appropriate letter in the blank.
a.vital capacity
b.respiratory rate
c.FEV1
d.tidal volume
e.residual volume
f.total lung capacity
g.functional residual capacity
h.alveolar ventilation
i.pulmonary ventilation
j.inspiratory reserve volume
k.expiratory reserve volume
l.inspiratory capacity
m.anatomic dead space volume
-Volume of air in the lungs at the end of a normal passive expiration


Definitions:

Rescue Breaths

Part of lifesaving techniques, these are breaths given to someone not breathing normally, to provide oxygen until normal breathing resumes or advanced help arrives.

Compressions

Actions that apply pressure to a part of the body, often used in first aid to stop bleeding or in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Cardiovascular System

The body's system comprising the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Pulse Oximeter

A non-invasive device used to measure the oxygen saturation level of the blood, indicating how well oxygen is being sent to parts of the body.

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