Body plethysmography is based on which of the following gas laws?

a. Boyle's c. Dalton's
b. Charles' d. Gay-Lussac's


ANS: A
Body plethysmography measures mouth pressure and box pressure changes during tidal volume and panting. The microprocessor unit calculates the functional residual capacity from empirically derived pressure-volume relationships. It is Boyle's law that explains the relationship between gas volume and pressure when temperature is held constant.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

________ Worn enamel on teeth in an adolescent is a symptom of bulimia nervosa

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Health Professions

The timeline shows

A) When and where each step of program development will happen B) The chronological order of the action steps to develop, implement, and evaluate the program C) The date of the launch of the program D) How much time it will take to take action to achieve the program's overall goals and specific objectives

Health Professions

Which of the following is the best way to address your patient?

A) Stay neutral; do not use the patient's name. B) Ask the patient what he would like to be called. C) Avoid using the patient's name by using terms such as "dude" or "partner." D) Always use formal titles such as "Mr. Orphey."

Health Professions

If a patient shows signs of fainting, first complete the draw, and then have the patient lie down.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Health Professions