Reference Values And Interpretation Strategies - Pulmonary Function Testing | Biology+

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Set 1: Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Set 2: Spirometry

Set 3: Diffusing Capacity Tests

Set 4: Lung Volumes,airway Resistance,and Gas Distribution Tests

Set 5: Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

Set 7: Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Set 8: Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

Set 9: Bronchoprovocation Testing

Set 10: Specialized Test Regimens

Set 11: Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Set 12: Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

Set 13: Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

Set 13 Reference Values And Interpretation Strategies

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Set 13 Reference Values And Interpretation Strategies

(Multiple Choice)

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All of the following should be considered when selecting a reference set for your laboratory except:

A) Population
B) Testing protocol
C) Instrumentation
D) Percent predicted

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(Multiple Choice)

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After completing a single-breath diffusing capacity,which of the following comments would assist with the interpretation process?

A) Four trials were completed after several false starts.
B) The VC was performed an hour before the DLCO.
C) The exhalation time was 2 seconds.
D) Was unable to achieve an IVC at 85% of the SVC.

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(Multiple Choice)

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The following results are obtained on a 35-year-old Caucasian female: FVC 3.40 L
FEV₁2.04 L
What should the technologist do next?

A) Report the results.
B) Perform an exercise evaluation.
C) Administer a bronchodilator.
D) Recommend pulmonary rehabilitation.

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