3. For a Spirometer evaluation of normal subject and patient with obstructive lu

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3. For a Spirometer evaluation of normal subject and patient with obstructive lung disease, which statement applies to the patient when comparing values with those of a normal subject? a) Total lung capacity increases; compliance decreases b) Total lung capacity increases; compliance increases c) Total lung capacity decreases; compliance decreases d) Total lung capacity decreases; compliance increases 4. During inspiration, which statement is accurate for surface area and surface tension? a) At inspiration, the surface area decreases; surfactants act to decrease surface tension b) At inspiration, the surface area decreases; surfactants act to increase surface tension c) At inspiration, the surface area increases; surfactants act to decrease surface tension d) At inspiration, the surface area increases; surfactants act to increase surface tension 8. What is (are) a property (properties) of PaCO2? a)

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