The pulmonary capillary system of the lungs responds to an increased pulmonary artery pressure by dilating and recruiting pulmonary capillaries.

If pressure remains constant, temperature and volume will vary directly. This statement describes

Stroke volume is determined by what three factors? 1. [factor1] 2. [factor2] 3. [factor3]

The inability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells would cause

Which of the following statements describes “internal respiration”?

A patient has the following blood gas data. Calculate the alveolar oxygen tension (PAO2.) (in mmHg) ABG:  pH 7.47,  PaCO2  28,  PaO2  85,  HCO3  20, SaO2  95%VBG (mixed):  pH 7.43,  PvCO2  40,  PvO2  35, SvO2  58%FiO2  .60,    Hb  12, PB 740,  RQ 0.9

The normal range for cardiac index of an adult patient is [lowvalue] to [highvalue] L/min/m2.

While reviewing a patient chart, you note that the CBC with differential shows elevated neutrophils. This finding is consistent with

Which of the following represents normal mixed venous blood gases in a healthy adult?

Upon diffusion from the alveolus into the pulmonary capillary bed, oxygen will initially enter the RBC and bind to hemoglobin. This is due to the ____________________ qualities of oxygen.