What effect would upper airway obstruction have on ventilation-perfusion ratio, PAO2 and PACO2?
A. The V/Q ratio and PACO2 will decrease and PAO2 will increase.
B. The V/Q ratio and PAO2 will decrease and PACO2 will increase.
C. The V/Q ratio and PAO2 will increase and PACO2 will decrease.
D. The V/Q ratio and PACO2 will increase and PAO2 will decrease.
Answer: B
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