If a patient's minute volume is 8.5 L/min and his respiratory rate is 15 breaths/min,his average tidal volume is ____ L.
A) 0.125
B) 0.570
C) 0.060
D) 5.700

Name: If a patient's minute volume is 8.5 L/min and his respiratory rate is 15 breaths/min,his average tidal volume is ____ L. A) 0.125 B) 0.570 C) 0.060 D) 5.700
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Minute volume = tidal volume * respiratory rate.
Tidal volume = minute volume ÷ respiratory rate.
Tidal volume = 8.5 L/min ÷ 15 breaths/min.
Tidal volume = 0.570 L.

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