Exam Preview for 1411: Lung Diffusing Capacity: Adult and Pediatric

Lung Diffusing Capacity: Adult and Pediatric

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1. What are some methods available for DLCO testing? Intra-breath technique Steady-state technique Single-breath technique All of the above
2. Which of the following is the transfer gas used to measure DLCO? Carbon Monoxide Zinc Nitrogen Sodium
3. Which of the following can affect the quality of the DLCO test? Improperly calibrated equipment Performance technique Abnormal hemoglobin All of the above
4. What is the normal value range for DLCO? Between 10-15 ml/min/mmHg Between 20-30 ml/min/mmHg Between 40-50 ml/min/mmHg Between 60-70 ml/min/mmHg
5. Which of the following may cause the DLCO value to INCREASE? Left to right shunt Emphysema Pulmonary emboli Anemia