List the Four Basic Purposes for Assessment

question 12

Short Answer

List the four basic purposes for assessment.

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Definitions:

Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)

The volume of air present in the lungs at the end of passive expiration, an important measure in pulmonary physiology.

Expiratory Reserve Volume (ERV)

The additional amount of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after a normal exhalation.

Vital Capacity (VC)

The greatest volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after taking the deepest possible breath; an important measurement in respiratory health.

Residual Volume (RV)

The volume of air remaining in the lungs after a forceful expiration, ensuring that gas exchange can continue at all times.