Veterinary Technician

Category - Anesthesia

What is the definition of Tidal Volume (VT)?
  1. The amount of Tide one should use to wash a load of towels
  2. The amount of gas exchanged in one respiratory cycle
  3. The amount of gas in a rebreathing bag
  4. The amount of blood in the heart between beats
Explanation
Answer: B - Tidal Volume is the amount of gas exchanged in one respiratory cycle. Tidal Volume is needed when using anesthesia ventilators to determine how much lung capacity a patient has.
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