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Explanation: FEV1 stands for "Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second" and is the volume of air (in litres) exhaled during the first second of forced spirometry efforts.

Each month the ARTP Spirometry Committee will be setting a new quiz question on the ARTP social media accounts. #ARTP_News #ARTP
December 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Q1: A patient performs spirometry, and the results show a decreased FEV1/FVC ratio with a decreased FEV1 but a normal FVC. Which of the following is most likely?
A. Restrictive lung disease
B. Obstructive lung disease
C. Normal spirometry results
D. Mixed restrictive and obstructive lung disease
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM