Question

question 70
1 pts
which test is the most diagnostic for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd)?
copd assessment test
forced expiratory time maneuver
lung radiograph
spirometry for fvc and fev1

Explanation:

Spirometry measures forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). It can detect airway obstruction, which is characteristic of COPD. Other options have limitations in diagnosing COPD compared to spirometry. The COPD Assessment Test is more for evaluating symptoms, forced expiratory time maneuver is not the most definitive, and lung radiographs may not show early - stage or mild COPD changes clearly.

Answer:

D. Spirometry for FVC and FEV1