Which of the following equipment is necessary to perform a nitrogen washout test?

a. Pneumotachometer c. Drying column
b. Carbon dioxide (CO2) absorber d. Pressure transducer

ANS: A
See Figure 8-10, which shows the breathing circuit for performing a nitrogen washout test.

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