A Portable Office Spirometer Is Being Checked with a 3-L

question 19

Multiple Choice

A portable office spirometer is being checked with a 3-L syringe as a simulated patient.The spirometer uses disposable flow sensors that are calibrated during manufacture.These results are recorded: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should:

• A) Replace the device's temperature sensor.
• B) Stop using the spirometer for patient testing until it can be repaired.
• C) Have the calibration syringe checked for volume accuracy.
• D) Continue using the spirometer for patient testing.

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