Pulmonary Function Testing

This study guide has practice questions on the topic of pulmonary function testing (PFT), created for respiratory therapy students.

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.

What are gas distribution tests? What are lung volumes? What is airway resistance? This guide provides an overview of this topic. [Updated]

The DLCO Test, which stands for Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide, is a pulmonary function test for respiratory assessment.

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.

What is a methacholine challenge test? What is bronchoprovocation testing? This guide has practice questions on this topic.

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) is a set of noninvasive tests that examine and identify the severity of pulmonary impairment.