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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the normal predicted vital capacity (VC) measurement in the adult patient?
 
  a. 3600 ml
  b. 4800 ml
  c. 5400 ml
  d. 6000 ml

Question 2

What percent of the total lung capacity (TLC) does the residual volume (RV) normally represent?
 
  a. 10
  b. 20
  c. 30
  d. 40


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Melissahxx

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

ANS: B
The normal value of the VC is 4.80 L and represents approximately 80 of the total lung capac-ity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The typical normal TLC is 6.00 L. The normal RV is approximately 1.20 L and represents ap-proximately 20 of the TLC.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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