Describe the difference between a positive autocontrol and a positive DAT.   What is being tested in each situation?  What are we trying to detect?  What conclusions can be drawn from each positive test?

Increased diaphragmatic pressure signifies increased work of breathing

Based on question #90, what is the cardiac output (QT)?

The total amount of gas going in and out of the lungs within one minute that participates in gas exchange is:

Based on question #90, what is the V/Q ratio?

Distribution of perfusion occurs more in what zone(s) of the lungs

The equation for minute ventilation (VE)  is:

Based on question #90, what is the P(A-a)O2?

A patient is febrile with 102°F due to pneumonia. The patient is  coughing up moderate amounts of thick yellow secretions. What is the patient’s temperature in celsius?

A patient is breathing at a breath rate of 20 breaths/min with a tidal volume (VT) of 600 ml. The patient has a cardiac output of  3 L/min. Calculate the V/Q ratio and assess the problem?