While reviewing the results of the pulmonary functions test,the nurse is aware that the maximum amount of gas that can be displaced (expired)from the lung is called:
A) Vital capacity (VC)
B) Total lung capacity
C) Functional capacity
D) Residual volume

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VC is the amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration.
VC is the amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration.Total lung capacity is the volume of lung capacity at full inhalation.
VC is the amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration.Functional capacity is not a term used to describe function tests.
VC is the amount of air that can be forcibly expired after a maximal inspiration.Residual volume is the amount of air remaining after exhalation.

While Reviewing the Results of the Pulmonary Functions Test,the Nurse