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Lisaclaire

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All of the following are true of the peak expiratory flow rate test EXCEPT it:
 
  a. is effort dependent.
  b. is taken from the FVC test results.
  c. is taken from the MVV test results.
  d. assesses large upper airways.

Question 2

Which of the following clinical manifestations are associated with TB?
 
  1. Dull percussion note
  2. Bronchospasm
  3. Hyperresonant percussion note
  4. Crackles
  a. 1, 4
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 2
  d. 2, 3, 4



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Answer to Question 1

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The maximum voluntary ventilation (MVV) test is used to measure the maximum amount of air that can be breathed in a minute. The peak flow requires maximum effort from the patient, is taken from the FVC test, and assesses flow through the large upper airways.

Answer to Question 2

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Clinical manifestations that are associated with TB include, but are not limited to, dull percussion note and crackles for breath sounds.



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