Which of the Following Diseases Are Associated with a Reduced

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases are associated with a reduced DLCO?
1) Emphysema
2) Chronic bronchitis
3) Pulmonary embolus
4) Pulmonary fibrosis

• A)1 only
• B)2 and 3
• C)1, 3, and 4
• D)2, 3, and 4

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Definitions:

Asymmetrical Distribution

A situation in statistical data where the values do not mirror each other across a central point.

Positively Skewed

A distribution where the majority of scores fall on the low end of the distribution and the asymmetrical tail extends into the positive side of the graph.

Negatively Skewed

A distribution where the majority of scores fall on the upper end of the distribution and the asymmetrical tail extends into the negative side of the graph.

Quantitative Variables

Variables defined using numeric values or scores.