What is the static lung compliance when the returned tidal volume is 500 mL,the baseline pressure is zero,and the plateau pressure reading is 25 cm H₂O?
A) 0.02 L/cm H₂O
B) 2.0 L/cm H₂O
C) 0.2 L/cm H₂O
D) 2.0 L/cm H₂O

Question

What is the static lung compliance when the returned tidal volume is 500 mL,the baseline pressure is zero,and the plateau pressure reading is 25 cm H₂O?
A) 0.02 L/cm H₂O
B) 2.0 L/cm H₂O
C) 0.2 L/cm H₂O
D) 2.0  L/cm H₂O

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Static lung compliance = Volume ÷ (Plateau pressure - Positive end-expiratory pressure)= 0.5 L ÷ (25 cm H₂O - 0 cm H₂O)= 0.02 L/cm H₂O.

What Is the Static Lung Compliance When the Returned Tidal