F4.iii · Pulmonary Gas Volumes

Official V4 objective

Explain the measurement of lung volumes and capacities.

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

FRC Measurement

2 exam appearances

2017B Q24

What is functional residual capacity (30% of marks)? Describe two methods of measuring functional residual capacity (70% of marks)

59%

2015B Q04

What is functional residual capacity and describe how it is measured

25%

Oral examination

1 station

2024A · Day 2 · VIVA 1
This VIVA will examine respiratory physiology and measurement. Explain how factors that vary between AND within healthy individuals can alter the Functional Residual Capacity (FRC)?

Pass rate not reported

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.