Tests of pulmonary mechanics include: 1. maximum voluntary ventilation. 2. functional residual capacity. 3. forced expiratory flows. 4. forced expiratory volumes
a. 3 and 4 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 1, 3, and 4 only
ANS: D
Spirometry includes the tests of pulmonary mechanics, the measurements of forced vital capacity, FEV1, several FEF values, forced inspiratory flow (FIF) rates, and the MVV.
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