In Which of the Following Situations Would the DLCO Be

question 1

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would the DLCO be artificially increased?

• A) The measurement is performed at 1500 m above sea level.
• B) The subject smoked 1 hour before the test.
• C) The measurement is made with the subject in the standing position.
• D) The subject has had his or her right lung removed.

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