Which of the Following Tests Provides Useful Information in Making $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests provides useful information in making the diagnosis of ARDS for patients with inconclusive results on traditional tests?

• A)examination of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF)
• B)measurement of mixed venous oxygen level
• C)measurement of total white blood-cell count
• D)ventilation/perfusion ratio ( \(\dot { V } / \dot { Q }\) ) scanning

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