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Spirometry: The Quest for Valid Results
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1. Which of the following are indications to performing spirometry testing?
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2. Which of the following spirometry values is a focus in determining the need for further testing?
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3. Which of the following coaching strategies are recommended to elicit the best effort of patients in performing spirometry testing?
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4. While coaching the patient during a spirometry test, additional volume/time curves and extra breaths around the mouthpiece and nose are identified. Which of the following is the best solution?
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5. If the respiratory therapist observes the flow-volume curve is backtracking toward zero volume, which of the following may indicate the problem?
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