What Is the American Thoracic Society Standard for Accuracy When

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the American Thoracic Society standard for accuracy when measuring flows during pulmonary function testing?

• A) 90% accuracy or within 0.30 L/sec, whichever is greater
• B) 95% accuracy or within 0.20 L/sec, whichever is greater
• C) 97% accuracy or within 0.10 L/sec, whichever is greater
• D) 99% accuracy or within 0.05 L/sec, whichever is greater

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where two atoms share a pair of electrons unequally, leading to partial charges at each end of the bond.

S-H Bond

A chemical bond formed between a sulfur atom and a hydrogen atom, often found in organic compounds such as thiols.

Nonpolar

A type of chemical bond or molecule that does not have a separation of electrical charge, leading to an even distribution of electron density.

Cl-Cl Bond

A covalent bond between two chlorine atoms, as found in the diatomic chlorine molecule (Cl2).