Pulmonary Function Testing Has Been Ordered in an Infant

question 6

Multiple Choice

Pulmonary function testing has been ordered in an infant. Which of the following represents a potential risk to this infant?

• A) The infant may require sedation for up to 3 hours.
• B) If the infant cries, it will make the test invalid or open to misinterpretation.
• C) The gases used for the PFT may be toxic for the infant.
• D) The inability to feed the child 24 hours prior to the test.