Spirometry ENG – Chapter 6 Self-assessment Quiz TEST COURSE Jan 2023 Copy

6.1 Choose 4 of the following 8 statements below to describe indications for spirometry specifically conducted in the occupational health setting. Indicate your selections below:

6.2   With regards to preparing for spirometry place the correct words in the correct space in the sentence below:

Word options:

6.3 The following washout times are applicable as part of preparing for spirometry:

Please indicate below whether each of the statements above are True or False:

a. Avoid Smoking and/or vaping and/or water pipe use for 2 Hours prior to testing

b.  Avoid Consuming intoxicants for 8 Hours prior to testing

c.  Performing vigorous exercise

d. Long acting bronchodilators

e. Short acting bronchodilators

6.4 Select true or false for the following statements:

a. Acute myocardial infarction within 1 week

b. Eye surgery within 2 weeks

c. Ex TB workers

6.5 Height should be measured and recorded within:

6.6 Weight should be measured and recorded within:

6.7  Ambient conditions are important variables in spirometry. Whose job is it to measure and record the room temperature prior to testing?

6.8 Well-fitting dentures should be removed prior to testing:

6.9  Body mass index should be calculated as:

6.10 To ensure that the worker is in an optimum condition to perform the test the following should be done:

6.11 The potential risks associated with testing should always be weighed against the benefit of obtaining information about lung function:

6.12 If a worker is in the late stages of pregnancy it is safe to continue testing: