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Question: Regarding dead space
- It is volume of gas that does not participate in gas exchange
- Can be measured using Bohr’s equation
- Anatomical dead space is sum of alveolar and physiological dead space
- Single breath nitrogen washout measures alveolar dead space
- Is approximately 20ml/kg in an average adult.
Answers:
- true
- true
- false
- false
- false
Explanation:
- Physiological dead space is the total volume of airways not participating in the gas exchange process (anatomical + alveolar dead space). It can be calculated using Bohr’s equation.
- The typical volume in an adult is about 2ml/kg or 150mls.
- Anatomical dead space is the volume of air in the conducting airways that does not take part in the ventilation.
- Extends from the nares to the 16th generation /terminal bronchioles (lacking respiratory epithelium).
- Anatomical dead space is calculated using single breath nitrogen wash out technique (Fowler’s method).
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EDAIC Part-1 Mock-test (1), Paper A with MCQ explanations.
EDAIC mock-tests are designed to get you accustomed to the feel and pattern of the examination. These are time-limited question papers that mimic the difficulty level of EDAIC MCQ exams. For each paper, you will have a prefixed time slot of 2 hours (just like the real exam). After the submission, your score will be mailed to you with explanations (if you had opted for the test + explanation).
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EDAIC Mock-test (1), Paper B with MCQ explanations.
EDAIC mock-tests are designed to get you accustomed to the feel and pattern of the examination. These are time-limited question papers that mimic the difficulty level of EDAIC MCQ exams. For each paper, you will have a prefixed time slot of 2 hours (just like the real exam). After the submission, your score will be mailed to you with explanations (if you had opted for the test + explanation).
It is an excellent opportunity for practice and revision for the exam-going candidates.
You can take the mock test at your convenience making sure you have 2 uninterrupted hours as the test will close in 2 hours after you start the exam.
We recommend that you take the complete test (A and B) on the same day with at least 1-hour break between attempting Paper A and Paper B.
For EDAIC mock-test(1), Paper A with MCQ explanations click here.
