Pulmonary Function Testing in Patients with Neuromuscular Weakness Would Show

question 20

Multiple Choice

Pulmonary function testing in patients with neuromuscular weakness would show normal values for which of the following?

• A)diffusing capacity of the lungs (DLCO)
• B)vital capacity
• C)forced expiratory volume in 1 second
• D)total lung capacity

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Definitions:

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

A recording of neural activity detected by electrodes.

Electrodes

Conductive materials that are used to make electrical contact with a nonmetallic part of a circuit, such as the human body.

Brain-Wave Recording

The process of measuring and recording the electrical activity of the brain, typically using electroencephalography (EEG).

Electroencephalogram

A medical test that measures electrical activity in the brain using small, flat metal discs called electrodes attached to the scalp.