What is the minute volume of a patient if her respiratory rate is 12 breaths/min and her tidal vol-ume is 750 mL?
a. 0.06 L c. 6.25 L
b. 9.00 L d. 9.00 L
ANS: D
Minute volume = tidal volume ? respiratory rate.
Minute volume = 0.75 L ??12 breaths/min.
Minute volume = 9 L.
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