Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

Chris Long, a former defensive end for the University of Virginia, has a tidal volume of 0.9 L and a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute at rest. His anatomic dead space is 0.2 L. His pulmonary ventilation at rest is


A) 8.4 L / m in
B) 10.8 L / min
C) 10.6 L / min
D) 8.2 L / m in
E) 0.7 L

Answer

B