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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


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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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