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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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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