Julia Is Breathing 14 Times Per Minute, with a Tidal

question 91

Essay

Julia is breathing 14 times per minute, with a tidal volume of 520 mL and a dead space of 152 mL.Lyle is breathing 15 times per minute, with a tidal volume of 400 mL and a dead space of 175 mL.Which patient has better alveolar ventilation?

---

Definitions:

Profits

The financial gains obtained when revenues exceed the costs and expenses incurred in operating a business.

Return on Assets Ratio

A financial metric that measures how profitable a company is in relation to its total assets, indicating how efficient management is at using assets to generate earnings.

Total Assets

The summation of all the company's assets, including those that are tangible and intangible, which are owned and can provide economic value.

Net Profit

The financial gain remaining after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs from total revenue, indicating the overall profitability of a business.