During a Physical Examination,Joe Learns That His Resting Tidal Volume

question 88

Multiple Choice

During a physical examination,Joe learns that his resting tidal volume is 550 mL;his average resting respiratory rate is 15 breaths per minute;his total lung capacity is 6,000 mL;and his anatomic dead space is 150 mL.Joe's resting alveolar ventilation is

• A)72.0 L/min.
• B)6.0 L/min.
• C)4.2 L/min.
• D)1.8 L/min.
• E)0.5 L/min.

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