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When performing exercise testing on a biologic control, the measurements obtained should be compared with

• A.Predicted values used for the biologic control's height and weight
• B.Previous tests performed on the biologic control.
• C.The patient population that will be tested.
• D.At least two other biologic controls being tested.

Which of the following thresholds for a clinically significant change in lung function from the beginning to the end of a methacholine challenge test is significant?

• A.A decline of more than 20% in inspiratory capacity
• B.A decline of more than 30% in FEF25-75%
• C.A decline of more than 20% in FEV1
• D.An increase of more than 20% in airway resistance

A pulmonary function technologist reviews the following home monitoring spirometry results:
According to National Asthma Education and Prevention Program (NAEPP) guidelines, what feedback should the technologist give to the patient regarding test performance?

• A.Ask the patient to recalibrate the spirometer.
• B.Come into the office for further instructions on proper testing technique.
• C.Encourage the patient to continue testing and monitoring the FEW
• D.Ask the patient to blow out longer.

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?

• A.Document the total distance the patient covered in 6 minutes.
• B.Report that the patient was unable to complete a standard 6-minute walk test.
• C.Subtract the time spent at rest and report the distance walked during the time spent walking.
• D.Repeat the test with supplemental oxygen after the patient is fully rested.

A pulmonary function technologist is reviewing results of a recent mechanical diffusion simul-ation using a 3- liter syringe. The test was conducted at a room temperature of 22° C. The following BTPS results were reported:
Which of the following should the technologist do?

• A.Proceed with testing.
• B.Recalibrate the pneumotachometer.
• C.Change the calibration gases.
• D.Recalibrate the gas analyzer.