a-5-00-ml-sample-of-radionuclide-labeled-red-blood-cells-is-delivered-to-a-patie

Question

A 5.00 mL sample of radionuclide-labeled red blood cells is delivered to a patient. The initial activity of the sample is 4.6 mCi. After some time, 2.00 mL of the patient's blood was collected and found to have an activity of 1.67×10^–3 mCi. Estimate the total blood volume of the patient.

Accepted Answer

5.5 L

Answer

7.7 L

Answer

1.4 L

Answer

4.7 L

A 5.00 mL sample of radionuclide-labeled red blood cells is delivered to a patient. The initial activity of the sample is 4.6 mCi. After some time, 2.00 mL of the patient's blood was collected and found to have an activity of 1.67×10–3 mCi. Estimate the total blood volume of the patient.

A 5.00 mL sample of radionuclide-labeled red blood cells is delivered to a patient. The initial activity of the sample is 4.6 mCi. After some time, 2.00 mL of the patient's blood was collected and found to have an activity of 1.67×10^–3 mCi. Estimate the total blood volume of the patient.