Which pulmonary function test is NOT usually performed by a medical assistant?

a. spirometry
b. drawing arterial blood gases
c. peak flow measurement
d. measuring oxygen saturation
e. administering a nebulizer treatment?


Answer: b. drawing arterial blood gases

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