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formula1

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the most common measurement of pulmonary mechanics during pulmonary function testing?
 
  a. Tidal volume
  b. Forced vital capacity
  c. Residual volume
  d. Inspiratory reserve volume

Question 2

What is the American Thoracic Society standard for accuracy when measuring flows during pulmonary function testing?
 
  a. 90 accuracy or within 0.30 L/sec, whichever is greater
  b. 95 accuracy or within 0.20 L/sec, whichever is greater
  c. 97 accuracy or within 0.10 L/sec, whichever is greater
  d. 99 accuracy or within 0.05 L/sec, whichever is greater


jamesnevil303

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The forced vital capacity is the most commonly performed test of pulmonary mechanics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A diagnostic spirometer that measures flow should be at least 95 accurate (or within 0.2 L/sec, whichever is greater) over the entire 0 to 14 L/sec range of gas flow.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
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