A Patient Has a V_T of 625 Ml and a Physiological

question 30

Multiple Choice

A patient has a V_T of 625 ml and a physiological dead space of 275 ml and is breathing at a frequency of 16 per minute. What is the alveolar ventilation (V_A) ?

• A)3000 ml/min
• B)4400 ml/min
• C)5600 ml/min
• D)7000 ml/min

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