A pulmonary function technologist is performing an exercise (stress) test on a patient with severe COPD. As the test progresses, the patient shows signs of increasing dyspnea. Measurements of inspiratory capacity decreased from 2.0 L to 1.5 L. Which of the following most likely occurred?
A. dynamic hyperinflation
B. disconnected gas sampling line
C. drift in the flow transducer
D. acute decrease in FRC
A pulmonary function technologist is performing an exercise (stress) test on a patient with severe COPD. As the test pro
-
answerhappygod
- Site Admin
- Posts: 899604
- Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:13 am
A pulmonary function technologist is performing an exercise (stress) test on a patient with severe COPD. As the test pro
Join a community of subject matter experts. Register for FREE to view solutions, replies, and use search function. Request answer by replying!