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To facilitate measurement of arterial oxygen content during an exercise (stress) test, a pulmonary function technologist should recommend
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A patient has just finished a 6-minute walk test during which she stopped and rested by leaning against a wall several times, while catching her breath. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
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The following arterial blood gas results are obtained during the final workload of a cardiopulmonary exercise test: Which of the following best explains these results?
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A pulmonary function technologist is asked to select gas concentrations to simulate pediatric patients' exhaled concentrations during a DLco simulation. Which of the following FECO concentrations should the technologist select?
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Prior to performing a multiple-breath U2 washout test, a pulmonary function technologist is unable to zero the H2 gas analyzer. Which of the following may be responsible?
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A patient who smokes three packs of cigarettes a day has a DLco Of 45% of predicted. The patient is referred for exercise (stress) testing. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist select to evaluate oxygenation?
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The following results were obtained from spirometry before and after a bronchodilator administration: Which of the following is the correct interpretation of these data?
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After finishing the exercise portion of a test for exercise-induced bronchospasm, a patient complains of difficulty "catching her breath." A pulmonary function technologist should
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The following data were obtained from a bronchial challenge test: APC20 of 2 mg/mL was obtained the next day in another laboratory. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for these data?
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A patient is performing a flow-volume loop. A pulmonary function technologist observes equal decreases in expiratory and inspiratory flows resulting in plateaus. Patient effort is satisfactory, and he follows instructions well. The technologist should expect the patient to have a