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Chapter Outline Copy TEST COURSE Jan 2023
Chapter Outline
| Step 1: Calibration data checks Worker data checks | Step 4: Repeatability checks / test quality grading |
| Step 2: Reference values and ethnicity checks | Step 5: Measurements of spirometry and lower levels of normal |
| Step 3: Acceptability / usability checks | Step 6: Best trial / best test |
Educational Aims
After studying this chapter, you should be able to:
Conduct and identify proof of equipment validation checks before completing testing proceduresUnderstand the effects of incorrect worker data entry on results
Identify and use correct reference equations and ethnic correction
Define, describe and assess acceptability and / or usability
Define, describe, assess and calculate the results for repeatability
Define, describe, assess test quality grading scores
Define the lower levels of normal for FVC, FEV1, FEV1 / FVC, PEF and FEF25-75% using % of predicted as well as Z-scores
Define, describe, calculate and assess the best trial
Define, describe and identify the best test
Key Terms
| Data validation | Ethnic correction | Test quality grading |
| Calibration data | Acceptability | Best trial |
| Worker data | Usability | Best test |
| Reference values | Repeatability |
