Hypoxemia Can Be Caused by Which of the Following?
I $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$

question 6

Multiple Choice

Hypoxemia can be caused by which of the following?
I.diffusion impairment
II.alveolar hypoventilation
III. $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$ mismatch
IV.intrapulmonary shunting

• A)I, II, and III
• B)I, III, and IV
• C)I, II, III, and IV
• D)II, III, and IV

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