This study guide has practice questions on the topic of pulmonary function testing (PFT), created for respiratory therapy students.
Pulmonary Function Testing
What is Spirometry? (Overview and Practice Questions)
Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function testing (PFT) that measures the volume and flow of air in the lungs. This guide provides an overview of this topic.
Gas Distribution Tests: Lung Volumes and Airway Resistance
What are gas distribution tests? What are lung volumes? What is airway resistance? This guide provides an overview of this topic. [Updated]
Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide (DLCO)
The DLCO Test, which stands for Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide, is a pulmonary function test for respiratory assessment.
PFT Equipment and Machines (Pulmonary Function Testing)
What are the most common PFT equipment, machines, and devices used in pulmonary function testing labs? This guide breaks it all down in an easy-to-understand way.
Methacholine Challenge Test: Overview and Practice Questions
What is a methacholine challenge test? What is bronchoprovocation testing? This guide has practice questions on this topic.
Pulmonary Function Testing: Overview and Practice Questions
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) is a set of noninvasive tests that examine and identify the severity of pulmonary impairment.