Pulm Values to Memorize

Question 1

FEV1/FVC

Answer 1

~0.75

Question 2

VD/VT

Answer 2

~0.20-0.35

Question 3

RV/TLC

Answer 3

~20-30%

Question 4

FRC/TLC

Answer 4

~40%

Question 5

Arterial:

PaO2

Answer 5

~90-95 mm Hg

Question 6

Arterial:

(A-a)PO2

Answer 6

~5-10 mm Hg

Question 7

Arterial:

Hb sat

Answer 7

95-100%

Question 8

Arterial:

Hb concentration

Answer 8

15 g/dL

Question 9

Arterial:

Total O2 content

Answer 9

~20 ml/dL

Question 10

Arterial PCO2

Answer 10

~40 mm Hg

Question 11

Arterial pH

Answer 11

~7.4

Question 12

Arterial:

Plasma Bicarbonate

Answer 12

~24 mmol/L

Question 13

Mixed Venous:

PO2

Answer 13

~40 mm Hg

Question 14

Mixed Venous:

PCO2

Answer 14

~46 mm Hg

Question 15

Mixed Venous:

Hb O2 sat

Answer 15

~75%

Question 16

Mixed Venous:

Hb P50

Answer 16

26 mm Hg