A Person Has a Tidal Volume of 400 ML,a Respiratory

question 65

Multiple Choice

A person has a tidal volume of 400 mL,a respiratory rate of 14,and an anatomic dead space volume of 150 mL.What is his alveolar ventilation rate?

• A) 3,500 mL/minute
• B) 3,920 mL/minute
• C) 4,260 mL/minute
• D) 5,600 mL/minute

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