Asked by Frank Cevallos on Jun 14, 2024
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With a respiratory rate of 12 breaths per minute and a tidal volume of 500mL, what would the minute ventilation be?
A) 500 mL per minute
B) 41.6 mL per minute
C) 600 mL per minute
D) 60 liters per minute
E) 6 liters per minute
Minute Ventilation
The volume of air breathed in or out of the lungs in one minute, important for respiratory function assessment.
Tidal Volume
The amount of air that moves in or out of the lungs with each normal breath.
- Comprehend the physiological metrics associated with lung functionality, encompassing total lung capacity and vital capacity.
Verified Answer
GY
Gerardo YanezJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Minute ventilation is calculated by multiplying the respiratory rate (breaths per minute) by the tidal volume (volume of air moved per breath). Here, it's 12 breaths/minute * 500 mL/breath = 6000 mL/minute or 6 liters/minute.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the physiological metrics associated with lung functionality, encompassing total lung capacity and vital capacity.