Question

When the pulmonologist discusses the condition in which a series of alveoli in the left lower lobe receive adequate ventilation but do not have adequate perfusion, which statement indicates the nurse understands this conditiona. A right-to-left shunt
b. Alveolar dead space
c. A low ventilation-perfusion ratio
d. Pulmonary hypotension

Answer 1

Answer:

b. Alveolar dead space

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that the statement that would best indicate that the nurse understands the condition would be "Alveolar dead space". This is because, this is the name of the condition being described by the pulmonologist. It is the sum of the volumes of the alveoli that are ventilated but not perfused due to almost no blood flowing through their pulmonary capillaries.

Answer 2

Answer:

B: Alveolar dead space

Explanation:

Alveolar dead space is considered as total number of alveoli having little or no blood passing through the pulmonary capillaries adjacent to it. This means that the series of alveoli located in the left lower lobe are actually well ventilated but lack perfusion, and thus this can make certain that there is no exchange in gas.