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jenna1

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A decrease in perfusion of the alveoli will lead to which of the following?
 
  a. Alveolar shunt c. Anatomic dead space
  b. Extra-alveolar shunt d. Physiologic dead space

Question 2

In the below figure, A is pointing to which of the following components?
 
  a. Dry seal c. CO2 absorber
  b. Water seal d. Linear potentiome-ter


Mollythedog

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

ANS: D
A decrease of perfusion to the alveoli causes an increase in ventilation without perfusion, which is physiologic dead space. A shunt is perfusion without ventilation. Anatomic dead space is the normal amount of dead space in the body due to the conducting airways.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A is pointing to the CO2 absorber.


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