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

question 43

Multiple Choice

During a physical examination,Joe learns that his resting tidal volume is 500 ml; his average resting respiratory rate is 12 breaths per minute; his total lung capacity is 6000 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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