A Nonsmoking Subject Performs Two DLCOsb Maneuvers,and the Following Results

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nonsmoking subject performs two DLCOsb maneuvers,and the following results are obtained: Test 1 24.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Test 2 18.7 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following is appropriate?

• A) Reporting the largest value as the DLCO
• B) Reporting the average of the two values
• C) Performing an additional maneuver
• D) Correcting the value from Test 2 for COHb

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Definitions:

Adenine

A purine nucleobase used in forming nucleotides of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA.

Nitrogenous Rings

Structures found in organic compounds where nitrogen atoms are part of a cyclic arrangement.

Genetic Changes

Alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can lead to variations in physical traits and behaviors.

Metabolic Enzymes

Proteins that act as catalysts in the biochemical reactions of metabolism, speeding up chemical processes in the cells.