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A 9-year-old girl had an FVC of 2.35 L1 year ago. She was 122 cm (4 ft) tall and weighed 29.5 kg (65 lb).
Her current height is 127 cm (4 ft 2 in), and her weight is 34 kg (75 lb). The current FVC measurement is 2.20
L. The quality of both tests met ATS/ERS goals. A pulmonary function technologist should conclude the change is

• A.Not significant since it is within normal test variability.
• B.Not significant since it is less than a 15% decrease.
• C.Significant since her weight has changed.
• D.Significant since a decline is not expected.

During an exercise study, a pulmonary function technologist notices the systolic blood pressure increased to
270 mm Hg using an automated cuff. Which of the following should the technologist do?

• A.Terminate the test and administer oxygen by nasal cannula.
• B.Continue the test if within 5 minutes of completion.
• C.Terminate the test at this time and recheck blood pressure.
• D.Continue the test and recheck blood pressure using manual cuff method.

A government agency requires that a pulmonary function technologist establish procedures to minimize the loss of laboratory data. Which of the following should be included in these procedures?
1. Continuous mirroring of hard drives
2. Storage of duplicate test data offsite
3. No Internet connections to the computer storing the database
4. Contracting with a third-party security company

• A.1, 2, and 3 only
• B.1, 2, and 4 only
• C.1, 3, and 4 only
• D.2, 3, and 4 only

Biological control data are obtained for lung volumes by plethysmography. The following results are obtained:

A pulmonary function technologist should repeat the test instructing the individual to

• A.Pant at 40 to 50 Hz
• B.Inhale to TLC
• C.Inhale to TV
• D.Pant at 90 to 100 Hz

A 35-year-old healthy male is performing a maximal stress test as part of an annual physical. The following data are observed:

The patient denies any symptoms. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do first?

• A.Terminate the test and stabilize the patient.
• B.Obtain an arterial blood gas while continuing exercise
• C.Move the pulse oximeter sensor to another site
• D.Administer oxygen at 3-4 L/min by nasal cannula