In the upright position, which region of the right lung would have the lowest ventilation-perfusion ratio?

A. middle lobe
B. lower lobe
C. hilum
D. upper lobe

Answer: B

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An elderly patient is being taken care of at home by family members and lies in a hospital-type bed in the living room. After providing necessary care, you prepare to move her from the bed to the stretcher. There is no mechanism that suggests a head, neck, or spinal injury. Which one of the following methods would be most appropriate in this situation?

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