A Biologic Control Subject Has an Established FVC of 5

question 28

Multiple Choice

A biologic control subject has an established FVC of 5.00 L with an SD of 0.20 L.After spirometer maintenance,the following values are obtained from the biologic control: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should conclude what?

• A) Spirometer performance is within acceptable statistical limits.
• B) Spirometer performance is questionable.
• C) The control subject's efforts were greater than normal.
• D) The control subject's efforts were not temperature-corrected to BTPS.

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Definitions:

Home Pregnancy Tests

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Pregnancy

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Biochemical Barrier

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