While Checking the Accuracy of a Portable Spirometer for Volumetric

question 46

Multiple Choice

While checking the accuracy of a portable spirometer for volumetric measures with a calibrated super syringe, you obtain a mean measured value of 2.7 L. What is the percent error of this instrument?

• A)1%
• B)10%
• C)30%
• D)90%

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