Normal lung compliance is approximately which of the following?
a. 0.01 L/cm H2O
b. 0.20 L/cm H2O
c. 2.00 L/cm H2O
d. 10.00 L/cm H2O
ANS: B
Compliance of a healthy adult lung averages 0.2 L/cm H2O or 200 ml/cm H2O.
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