Question 16

(Multiple Choice)

When a decreased ventilation-perfusion ratio occurs, which of the following changes will occur? ?
I. PAO2 will increase
II. PAO2 will decrease
III. PACO2 will increase
IV. PACO2 will decrease
V. pH will decrease


A) 1, III, and V only
B) II ,III, and V only
C) II and IV only
D) I, IV, and V only

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