Solved

A Nonsmoking Subject Performs Two DLCOsb Maneuvers,and the Following Results

Question 15

Multiple Choice

A nonsmoking subject performs two DLCOsb maneuvers,and the following results are obtained: Test 1 24.3 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Test 2 18.7 ml CO/min/mm Hg
Which of the following is appropriate?


A) Reporting the largest value as the DLCO
B) Reporting the average of the two values
C) Performing an additional maneuver
D) Correcting the value from Test 2 for COHb

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Q10: The membrane diffusion coefficient (resistance to diffusion

Q11: The following data are obtained from a

Q12: Which of the following determines the

Q13: Which of the following is an advantage

Q14: A subject has a DLCOsb of 10.2

Q16: Compared with oxygen,how much more readily does

Q17: According to the 2005 ATS-ERS guidelines

Q18: The Jones method of timing the breath

Q19: If the He and CO analyzers used

Q20: In what units is DLCO/V<sub>A</sub> reported?<br>A) ATPS<br>B)