When Interpreting Lung Function Measurements,which Test Should the Technologist Recommend

question 20

Multiple Choice

When interpreting lung function measurements,which test should the technologist recommend if the FEV₁/FVC% and VC are reduced?

• A) Lung volumes
• B) MIP/MEP
• C) Six-minute walk
• D) Airway resistance

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Definitions:

K-Pg Boundary

A geological signature marking the transition between the Cretaceous (K) and Paleogene (Pg) periods, approximately 66 million years ago, associated with the mass extinction event that included the demise of the dinosaurs.

Cretaceous Period

A geological period from about 145 to 66 million years ago, known for being the last portion of the age of dinosaurs.

Tectonic Plates

Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock composing the Earth's lithosphere, whose movements cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the formation of mountains.

Molten Rock

Liquid rock usually found beneath the Earth's surface, also known as magma when underground and lava when it emerges on the surface.