A client asks the nurse what ventilation is. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. "Ventilation is the process by which gases are exchanged."
2. "Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs."
3. "Ventilation is the blood flow through the lung."
4. "Ventilation is taking a breath in."
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: "Ventilation is the process by which gases are exchanged" is incorrect because this is respiration.
Rationale 2: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
Rationale 3: "Ventilation is the blood flow through the lung" is incorrect because this is perfusion.
Rationale 4: "Ventilation is taking a breath in" is incorrect because this is inspiration.
Global Rationale: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs. "Ventilation is the process by which gases are exchanged" is incorrect because this is respiration. "Ventilation is the blood flow through the lung" is incorrect because this is perfusion. "Ventilation is taking a breath in" is incorrect because this is inspiration.
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