Author Question: In which of the following disorders would an increased VD/VT ratio not be likely? a. Congestive ... (Read 16 times)

SAVANNAHHOOPER23 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

In which of the following disorders would an increased VD/VT ratio not be likely?

a. Congestive heart failure
b. Pulmonary embolism
c. Acute lung injury
d. Hypothalamus tumor

Question 2

What is the normal range for VD/VT?

a. 0.10 to 0.20
b. 0.20 to 0.40
c. 0.30 to 0.50
d. 0.40 to 0.55

TheNamesImani · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Frequently the VD/VT ratio is increased in patients with congestive heart failure, pulmonary em-bolism, acute lung injury, or pulmonary hypertension and in patients undergoing mechanical ven-tilation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In healthy persons who are sitting, the VD/VT ratio is 0.20 to 0.40.