V/Q Defects Flashcards
1
Q
Alveolar ventilation alone is highest in ___
A
Lung base
2
Q
Pulmonary blood flow alone is highest in
A
Lung base
3
Q
Ventilation-Perfusion ratio is highest in
A
Lung apex
4
Q
The pulmonary artery CO2 is lowest in ____
A
Lung Apex
5
Q
The V/Q is zero in ___
A
- Shunting (R-L_
2. Airway obstruction
6
Q
If a patient is standing, the ____ (Apex, middle, base) will have a higher compliance
A
Base of the lungs
7
Q
Pulmonary embolism has a V/Q of ___
A
infinite (dead space)
