Pulmonary function testing for the primary care nurse practitioner

Whitney Smith; Simone Chinnis; Catherine Durham; Terri Fowler

doi:10.1097/01.NPR.0000798216.19617.e4

Pulmonary function testing for the primary care nurse practitioner

Whitney Smith, Simone Chinnis, Catherine Durham, Terri Fowler

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Abstract

Knowledge of which pulmonary function tests are commonly performed in primary care and interpretation of their results is integral for the diagnosis, care, and management of those with pulmonary symptoms. This article provides an overview of the most common pulmonary function tests and interpretation of their results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	14-20
Number of pages	7
Journal	Nurse Practitioner
Volume	46
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NPR.0000798216.19617.e4
State	Published - Dec 1 2021
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

peak flow
PFT
primary care
pulmonary function tests
pulse oximetry
spirometry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Nursing

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