Which of the Following Would You Expect to Occur If

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would you expect to occur if ventilation to an area of the lung remained constant but perfusion to this same area decreased?
1) The PACO₂ should fall.
2) The PAO₂ should fall.
3) The ratio should rise.

• A)3 only
• B)1 and 2 only
• C)1 and 3 only
• D)1, 2, and 3

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A type of IV tubing designed for precise fluid delivery, using gravity, at a rate of typically 60 drops per mL.

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