A pulmonary function test or PFT helps a provider to evaluate respiratory function of the lungs and chest wall. This test is commonly used to evaluate shortness of breath and to help detect and classify pulmonary disorders by evaluating lung volume and capacity. PFTs can be used to monitor conditions such as asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A spirometer is an instrument used to measure the air taken in and expelled by the lungs. A successful spirometry test depends on proper patient preparation and consistent technique while the test is being administered.
What do you believe is the proper patient preparation when performing a spirometry and what do you believe is the importance of coaching a patient through the test?
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A pulmonary function test or PFT helps a provider to evaluate respir.docx
1. A pulmonary function test or PFT helps a provider to evaluate
respiratory function of the lungs and chest wall. This test is
commonly used to evaluate shortness of breath and to help
detect and classify pulmonary disorders by evaluating lung
volume and capacity. PFTs can be used to monitor conditions
such as asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD). A spirometer is an instrument used to measure
the air taken in and expelled by the lungs. A successful
spirometry test depends on proper patient preparation and
consistent technique while the test is being administered.
What do you believe is the proper patient preparation when
performing a spirometry and what do you believe is the
importance of coaching a patient through the test?
