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Melani1276

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on: Jul 16, 2018
When used to determine functional residual capacity, the body plethysmograph operates on which of the following physical principles?
 
  a. Dalton's law
  b. Charles' law
  c. Boyle's law
  d. Gay-Lussac's law

Question 2

What is the predicted normal tidal volume in the adult patient?
 
  a. 300 to 450 ml
  b. 400 to 500 ml
  c. 500 to 700 ml
  d. 450 to 750 ml


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The plethysmography technique applies Boyle's law and uses measurements of volume and pres-sure changes to determine lung volume, assuming temperature is constant.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The normal VT is approximately 500 to 700 ml for the average healthy adult.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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