After 5 Minutes of Hyperventilation Breathing Cold Air,a Subject's FEV₁

question 11

Multiple Choice

After 5 minutes of hyperventilation breathing cold air,a subject's FEV₁ falls 16% from the pre-test value.The pulmonary function technologist should conclude that:

• A) The subject has hyperreactive airways.
• B) The air was not cold enough to provoke a response.
• C) An additional 5 minutes of hyperventilation is required.
• D) Inadequate CO₂ was added to the inspired gas.

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