Exam Preview for 1627: Body Plethysmography September 13, 2022

Body Plethysmography

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Approximately how much volume is the bodybox chamber able to hold? 100-1000 L 2000-3000 L 4000-5000 L 6000-7000 L
2. Which of the following is measured by the bodybox plethysmography? Total lung capacity (TLC) Body Mass Index Lean body weight Oxygen toxicity
3. A trial is considered acceptable if the patient is panting at the correct speed and the loop is : Open Closed Incomplete Spiked
4. To prove repeatability, slow vital capacity trials with good effort are needed within __________ of each other. 0.15 L 0.30 L 0.45 L 0.60 L
5. In certain situations, bodybox plethysmography testing may result in unexpected outcomes, such as the following: Claustrophobia Dizziness Shortness of breath All of the above