What Should Happen If a Subject Is Unable to Perform

question 9

Multiple Choice

What should happen if a subject is unable to perform a single acceptable spirometry maneuver after eight attempts?

• A) The best attempt should be submitted as the patient's spirometry value
• B) The vital capacity should be reported but the FEVt should not be reported
• C) A bronchodilator should be given and the test tried again
• D) Testing may be discontinued or attempted again depending on the patient's condition

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