Multiple Choice
According to ATS recommendations,the range and accuracy for a diagnostic spirometer should be which of the following?
A) 0 to 14 L with less than 1.5 cm H2O/L/sec resistance
B) 0.5 to 8 L ± 3% of reading or ± 0.05 L,whichever is greater
C) 0.5 to 6 L ± 5% of reading or ± 0.1 L,whichever is greater
D) 0.1 to 5 L ± 3% of reading or ± 0.05 L,whichever is greater
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