The Respiratory Therapist Is Performing an Exercise Challenge for a Child

question 1

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist is performing an exercise challenge for a child suspected of having exercise-induced bronchospasm. After 30 minutes of stopping exercise, the FEV₁ has decreased 15% from baseline. How should the therapist interpret this information?

• A) The challenge is consistent with a positive test for EIB.
• B) The challenge is consistent with a positive test for asthma.
• C) The challenge test is inconclusive for EIB.
• D) The therapist needs to wait 30 more minutes before interpreting the results.

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