During the calibration and set-up of the metabolic stress testing system for a patient breathing supplemental oxygen, which of the following gas concentrations will ensure accurate calibration of the system?
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?
While performing a plethysmographic lung volume test, a technologist observes that the patient's breathing efforts do not produce consistent pressure fluctuations in the box. Which of the following is the most likely reason for this issue?
A pulmonary function laboratory routinely tests five subjects as biologic controls. Acceptable instrument performance over time is indicated when measurements
The following biologic control data ranges were established: The following additional data were obtained when assessing the equipment: Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do?
While reviewing exercise data, a pulmonary function technologist notes that the patient's anaerobic threshold occurred at 35% of the patient's VO2MAX. This indicates the patient has
