The average tidal volume range in an individual with no pulmonary problems is which of the fol-lowing?
a. 4-5 mL/kg IBW
b. 5-8 mL/kg IBW
c. 8-10 mL/kg IBW
d. 12-15 mL/kg IBW
Question 2
A patient in the ICU has a chest X-ray that shows bilateral infiltrates and has the following he-modynamic measurements:
: central venous pressure (CVP) 3 mm Hg, pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) 21/10 mm Hg, and pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) 8 mm Hg. These findings are consistent with which of the following?
a. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
b. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
c. Pulmonary hypertension
d. Right heart failure