According to ATS Recommendations,the Range and Accuracy for a Diagnostic

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to ATS recommendations,the range and accuracy for a diagnostic spirometer should be which of the following?

• A) 0 to 14 L with less than 1.5 cm H₂O/L/sec resistance
• B) 0.5 to 8 L ± 3% of reading or ± 0.05 L,whichever is greater
• C) 0.5 to 6 L ± 5% of reading or ± 0.1 L,whichever is greater
• D) 0.1 to 5 L ± 3% of reading or ± 0.05 L,whichever is greater

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