According to Laplace’s Law, A larger alveoli compared to a smaller alveoli would:I. Expand easierII. Have greater pressureIII. Have a lower surface tensionIV. Decrease in radius

Alveolar shunts can be caused by? I. ARDS II. Pulmonary Fibrosis III. PNA IV. Pulmonary Embolism

Manipulation of breathing that arises from the central chemoreceptors due to varying levels of hydrogen ions occurs where anatomically:

Which of the following increases the affinity of Hb for O2?1. Decreased 2,3-DPG2. Decreased PCO23. Increased pH4. Increased temperature

As the amount of O2 that dissolves in the plasma increases, what is it directly proportional to?

Lungs that have a greater ease of filling on inspiration are said to have ____.   

Ms. Baker is a 5’2” patient under respiratory care services. What is her anatomical deadspace?

Interpret this ABG:pH – 7.25PaCO2 – 65 mmHgHCO3 – 24 mEq/LBE/BD – (+1)

Interpret this ABG:pH – 7.25PaCO2 – 65 mmHgHCO3 – 24 mEq/LBE/BD – (+1)

Indications for an arterial blood gas is/are:I. Need to assess oxygenation of the bloodII. Need to assess the acid/base balance of the bodyIII. Need to assess the coagulation of the bloodIV. Need to assess the patient’s response to therapy