The following Levy-Jennings charts of control values are obtained:Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions for a pulmonary function technologist to take?1. Replace the oxygen electrode.2. Check the temperature of the measuring chamber.3. Run protein remover through the blood gas analyzer.4. Replace theCO2electrode.
Answer(s): A
A helium dilution test has just been performed on a patient. The following results are obtained:FRC 5.0 LVC 4.0 LERV 1.5 LTLC was calculated to be 6.0 L by plethysmography. From this information, a pulmonary function technologist should conclude that the patient
A government agency requires that a pulmonary function technologist establish procedures to minimize the loss of laboratory data. Which of the following should be included in these procedures?1. Continuous mirroring of hard drives2. Storage of duplicate test data offsite3. No Internet connections to the computer storing the database4. Contracting with a third-party security company
A pulmonary function technologist is performing an exercise (stress) test on a patient with severe COPD. As the test progresses, the patient shows signs of increasing dyspnea. Measurements of inspiratory capacity decreased from 2.0 L to 1.5L. Which of the following most likely occurred?
Answer(s): D
CORRECT TEXTA pulmonary function technologist is reviewing results of a recent mechanical diffusion simulation using a 3-liter syringe. The test was conducted at a room temperature of 22° C.The following BTPS results were reported:Which of the following should the technologist do?
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