Perform Pulmonary Function Testing

This module provides knowledge in the various tests used to measure the functions of the lungs.

Pulmonary function tests are used to show how well the lungs are functioning and aid the physician in making diagnoses and optimal treatment plans. This module provides knowledge in the various tests used to measure the functions of the lungs. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator will test your ability to perform a spirometry test. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.

You’ll learn

pre-procedure considerations
indications for a pulmonary function test
how to perform a spirometry test in both an outpatient and inpatient setting
the seven rights of drug administration
much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Module introduction and expectations

Step 2 - Preparation

Step 2.1 - Equipment preparation

Step 2.1.1 - Spirometry

Step 2.1.2 - Lung plethysmography

Step 2.2 - Patient preparation

Step 2.3 - Medical professional preparation

Step 3 - Perform spirometry test

Step 3.1 - Outpatient spirometry test

Step 3.1.1 - Position the patient

Step 3.1.2 - Practice the maneuver

Step 3.1.3 - Perform the forced volume capacity test

Step 3.2 - Perform inpatient spirometry test

Step 3.2.1 - Verify the patient's identifiers and the patient history

Step 3.2.2 - Position the patient

Step 3.2.3 - Practice the maneuver

Step 3.2.4 - Perform the forced volume capacity test

Step 3.3 - Document the procedure

Step 4 - Perform lung plethysmography

Step 4.1 - Verify the patient identifiers and history

Step 4.1.1 - Position the patient

Step 4.1.2 - Instruct the patient for lung plethysmography measurements

Step 4.2 - Complete the procedure

Describe pre-procedure considerations for a spirometry test.
Describe pre-procedure considerations for a lung plethysmography test.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a spirometry test in an outpatient setting.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a spirometry test in an inpatient setting.
Describe and demonstrate how to perform a lung plethysmography test.
Understand and apply Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Understand and apply the "seven rights" of drug administration.
Describe and demonstrate the correct post-procedure considerations.
Define and demonstrate correct recording and reporting procedures.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long