During an exercise study, a pulmonary function technologist notices the systolic blood pressure increased to
270 mm Hg using an automated cuff. Which of the following should the technologist do?

To facilitate measurement of arterial oxygen content during an exercise (stress) test, a pulmonary function technologist should recommend

The following Levy-Jennings charts of control values are obtained:

Which of the following is the correct sequence of actions for a pulmonary function technologist to take?
1.Replace the oxygen electrode.
2.Check the temperature of the measuring chamber.
3.Run protein remover through the blood gas analyzer.
4.Replace theCO2electrode.

An arterial blood gas performed prior to exercise on a 45-year-old patient shows the following results:

A pulmonary function technologist should conclude that the patient's

A 35-year-old healthy male is performing a maximal stress test as part of an annual physical. The following data are observed:

The patient denies any symptoms. Which of the following should a pulmonary function technologist do first?