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Set 6 2 Lung Volumes And Airway Resistance

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Question 1

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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

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Question 2

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A person has a functional residual capacity of 3 L, a vital capacity of 6 L, and an expiratory reserve volume of 1 L. What is the total lung capacity?

A) 10 L
B) 9 L
C) 8 L
D) 7 L
E) 3 L

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Question 3

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With a spirometer, you can get a clinically useful measure of airway resistance from

A) FRC
B) VC
C) FEV1
D) FEV1 / VC
E) IRV / VC

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