What Is the Term for the Relationship Between Alveolar Ventilation

question 20

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the relationship between alveolar ventilation and pulmonary capillary blood flow?

• A) ventilation-perfusion ratio
• B) respiratory exchange ratio
• C) respiratory quotient
• D) respiratory rate

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Definitions:

Specificity

The ability of a test to correctly identify those without the disease or condition being tested for.

Positive Predictive Value

The probability that subjects with a positive screening test truly have the disease.

Prevalence

The total number of cases of a disease that exist in a particular population at a specific time.

False-Positive Diagnosis

An erroneous identification where a test incorrectly indicates the presence of a condition that is actually absent.