Which of the following statements are true regarding measure…
Which of the following statements are true regarding measurement of the patient’s forced vital capacity (FVC)?1. The patient can be sitting or standing.2. Nose clips are not required.3. It is an effort-dependent test.4. Accurate results can be obtained without patient cooperation.
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The pulmonary function technologist is performing a post bronchodilator spirometry test on a 70-years-old man. The patient completed the SVC capacity maneuver without incident, however the patient fainted during the FVC maneuver. The most likely explanation is that
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