Syllabus · Historical · V4 (2023) · Respiratory System
F4 · Pulmonary Gas Volumes
F4.iv · Pulmonary Gas Volumes
Define closing capacity, describe the factors that alter closing capacity, its clinical significance and measurement.
Written examination
SAQ history
Closing Capacity
2 exam appearances
(a) Define closing capacity (10% of marks). (b) With respect to closing capacity, describe the following: (i) the physiological factors that alter it (30% of marks). (ii) the clinical significance (30% of marks). (iii) ONE method of measurement (30% of marks).
34%
Define closing capacity (10% of marks). Describe the factors that alter it (30% of marks), its clinical significance (30% of marks) and one method of measuring it (30% of marks).
49%
Oral examination
VIVA history
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2021B · Day 3 · VIVA 4
This viva will assess your knowledge of respiratory physiology. Define the “closing capacity” of the lung and explain how it can be measured using the diagram below. (Image removed from report).
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2014A · VIVA 7
This Viva tested knowledge on respiratory physiology. It explored the spirogram, aspects of functional residual capacity, closing volume, the effects of obesity on respiratory function and alterations in pharmacology.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.