Which of the Following Is the Explanation for the Increased $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the explanation for the increased $\dot { V } / \dot { Q }$ ratio when excessive positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is used?

• A)diversion of blood from ventilated alveoli to hypoventilated alveoli
• B)diversion of blood from hypoventilated alveoli to ventilated alveoli
• C)shunt-like effect
• D)hyperexpansion

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Definitions:

Variance

A measure of the dispersion, indicating how much the values in a dataset differ from the mean.

Measures of Variability

Statistical calculations that describe the distribution or spread of data points within a dataset, such as standard deviation, variance, and range.

Commonly Reported

Refers to data or outcomes that are frequently observed and recorded in a particular area of study or field of research.

Standard Deviation

A measure of dispersion in a dataset, indicating how spread out the data points are from the mean.