Exam 12: Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

A 50-ml sine-wave pump is used to calibrate a 450-L plethysmograph.While the pump is running,the computer display shows a deflection of 25 cm.What is the box calibration factor for this system?

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Question 41

What would be your next action after reviewing the data from the following level 1 PaO₂ QC Levy-Jennings plot?

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Question 42

A 3-L syringe is used to calibrate a flow-sensing spirometer;the spirometer reads a volume of 3.04 L.The software correction factor for this system would be which of the following?

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Question 43

Quality control of a body plethysmograph is performed using an isothermal lung analog and a biologic control subject with the following results: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should conclude what?

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Question 44

Quality control run on a PO₂ electrode shows the following results when plotted on a QC chart: Which of the following best describes the result of run 7?

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Question 45

The acceptable range for accuracy of a spirometer checked with a 3-L syringe is:

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Question 46

According to ATS-ERS recommendations (2005),a computer display of flow-volume curves should have a scale factor of:

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Question 47

A CO₂ analyzer is calibrated using a 5% CO₂ mixture with the sampling pump set at 500 ml/min;a water vapor absorber is then added to the sample line.Which of the following should be done before using this system?

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Question 48

While performing a calibration check of a spirometer using a 3.00-L syringe,2.84 L is measured.What should you do next?

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Question 49

A pulmonary function technologist uses an isothermal lung analog to check the accuracy of a constant volume plethysmograph.The lung analog has a volume of 4.00 L.Simulating the V_TG maneuver produces the following volumes: On the basis of these findings,the technologist should:

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Question 50

The pulmonary function technologist should observe which of the following precautions in drawing an arterial blood sample?

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Question 51

A 3-L syringe is used to check the calibration of a portable spirometer,and the following results are obtained: Which of the following best describes these findings?

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Question 52

All of the following statements are important ATS instrument specifications except:

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A 50-ml sine-wave pump is used to calibrate a 450-L plethysmograph.While the pump is running,the computer display shows a deflection of 25 cm.What is the box calibration factor for this system?

What would be your next action after reviewing the data from the following level 1 PaO₂ QC Levy-Jennings plot?

A 3-L syringe is used to calibrate a flow-sensing spirometer;the spirometer reads a volume of 3.04 L.The software correction factor for this system would be which of the following?

Quality control of a body plethysmograph is performed using an isothermal lung analog and a biologic control subject with the following results: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should conclude what?

Quality control run on a PO₂ electrode shows the following results when plotted on a QC chart: Which of the following best describes the result of run 7?

The acceptable range for accuracy of a spirometer checked with a 3-L syringe is:

According to ATS-ERS recommendations (2005),a computer display of flow-volume curves should have a scale factor of:

A CO₂ analyzer is calibrated using a 5% CO₂ mixture with the sampling pump set at 500 ml/min;a water vapor absorber is then added to the sample line.Which of the following should be done before using this system?

While performing a calibration check of a spirometer using a 3.00-L syringe,2.84 L is measured.What should you do next?

A pulmonary function technologist uses an isothermal lung analog to check the accuracy of a constant volume plethysmograph.The lung analog has a volume of 4.00 L.Simulating the V_TG maneuver produces the following volumes: On the basis of these findings,the technologist should:

The pulmonary function technologist should observe which of the following precautions in drawing an arterial blood sample?

A 3-L syringe is used to check the calibration of a portable spirometer,and the following results are obtained: Which of the following best describes these findings?

All of the following statements are important ATS instrument specifications except:

Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Spirometry

Diffusing Capacity Tests

Lung Volumes,airway Resistance,and Gas Distribution Tests

Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

Blood Gases and Related Tests

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

Bronchoprovocation Testing

Specialized Test Regimens

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

Filters

Exam 12: Quality Systems in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory

A 50-ml sine-wave pump is used to calibrate a 450-L plethysmograph.While the pump is running,the computer display shows a deflection of 25 cm.What is the box calibration factor for this system?

What would be your next action after reviewing the data from the following level 1 PaO2 QC Levy-Jennings plot?

A 3-L syringe is used to calibrate a flow-sensing spirometer;the spirometer reads a volume of 3.04 L.The software correction factor for this system would be which of the following?

Quality control of a body plethysmograph is performed using an isothermal lung analog and a biologic control subject with the following results: On the basis of these findings,the pulmonary function technologist should conclude what?

Quality control run on a PO2 electrode shows the following results when plotted on a QC chart: Which of the following best describes the result of run 7?

The acceptable range for accuracy of a spirometer checked with a 3-L syringe is:

According to ATS-ERS recommendations (2005),a computer display of flow-volume curves should have a scale factor of:

A CO2 analyzer is calibrated using a 5% CO2 mixture with the sampling pump set at 500 ml/min;a water vapor absorber is then added to the sample line.Which of the following should be done before using this system?

While performing a calibration check of a spirometer using a 3.00-L syringe,2.84 L is measured.What should you do next?

A pulmonary function technologist uses an isothermal lung analog to check the accuracy of a constant volume plethysmograph.The lung analog has a volume of 4.00 L.Simulating the VTG maneuver produces the following volumes: On the basis of these findings,the technologist should:

The pulmonary function technologist should observe which of the following precautions in drawing an arterial blood sample?

A 3-L syringe is used to check the calibration of a portable spirometer,and the following results are obtained: Which of the following best describes these findings?

All of the following statements are important ATS instrument specifications except:

Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing

Spirometry

Diffusing Capacity Tests

Lung Volumes,airway Resistance,and Gas Distribution Tests

Ventilation and Ventilatory Control Tests

Blood Gases and Related Tests

Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Pediatric Pulmonary Function Tests

Bronchoprovocation Testing

Specialized Test Regimens

Pulmonary Function Test Equipment

Reference Values and Interpretation Strategies

Filters

What would be your next action after reviewing the data from the following level 1 PaO₂ QC Levy-Jennings plot?

Quality control run on a PO₂ electrode shows the following results when plotted on a QC chart: Which of the following best describes the result of run 7?

A CO₂ analyzer is calibrated using a 5% CO₂ mixture with the sampling pump set at 500 ml/min;a water vapor absorber is then added to the sample line.Which of the following should be done before using this system?

A pulmonary function technologist uses an isothermal lung analog to check the accuracy of a constant volume plethysmograph.The lung analog has a volume of 4.00 L.Simulating the V_TG maneuver produces the following volumes: On the basis of these findings,the technologist should: