What Effect Would Upper Airway Obstruction Have on Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio,PaO₂

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Multiple Choice

What effect would upper airway obstruction have on ventilation-perfusion ratio,PaO₂ and PACO₂?

• A) The V/Q ratio and PAO₂ will decrease and PACO₂ will increase
• B) The V/Q ratio and PACO₂ will decrease and PaO₂ will increase
• C) The V/Q ratio and PACO₂ will increase and PAO₂ will decrease
• D) The V/Q ratio and PAO₂ will increase and PACO₂ will decrease

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