Multiple Choice
Multiple injections from a 3-L syringe into a flow-based spirometer produce an average reading of 2.92 L.This value indicates:
A) The spirometer has a leak.
B) The spirometer meets ATS accuracy requirements.
C) Excessive flows were used for calibration.
D) The spirometer should not be used for pediatric patients.
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