Author Question: Which of the following pulmonary function results are likely to be found in a patient with ... (Read 81 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following pulmonary function results are likely to be found in a patient with kyphoscoliosis?

1. Increased VT
2. Normal or increased PEFR
3. Decreased VC
4. Decreased FVC
a. 1, 2
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

Mixed sleep apnea has which of these traits?

1. Obstructive apnea traits
2. Central apnea traits
3. Usually begins as central apnea
4. Usually ends as central apnea
a. 2, 4
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2, 3
d. 1, 2, 4

tkempin · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
A patient with kyphoscoliosis may have a decreased vital capacity (VC) and decreased forced vital capacity (FVC).

Answer to Question 2

C
A person with mixed sleep apnea usually begins with central apnea (no breathing effort) that is followed by obstructive apnea (breathing effort without air flow).