Which Statement Best Describes the Measurement of Lung Volumes in Children

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the measurement of lung volumes in children?

• A) Body plethysmography is accurate and easy to perform.
• B) Children younger than 10 years should be tested with a helium dilution technique.
• C) Children younger than 8 years are usually not able to perform N₂ washout.
• D) Single-breath gas dilution (He)is preferred.

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