A Portable Office Spirometer Is Being Checked with a 3-L

Multiple Choice

A portable office spirometer is being checked with a 3-L syringe as a simulated patient.The spirometer uses disposable flow sensors that are calibrated during manufacture.These results are recorded: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should:

A) Replace the device's temperature sensor.
B) Stop using the spirometer for patient testing until it can be repaired.
C) Have the calibration syringe checked for volume accuracy.
D) Continue using the spirometer for patient testing.