All mist tents prevent CO2 build-up by what process?

A) Recirculating the gas B) Providing high gas flows C) Using CO2 absorbers D) Cooling the gas A) Recirculating the gas B) Providing high gas flows C) Using CO2 absorbers D) Cooling the gas

Exam 38: Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

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Which of the following are potential hazards of using a heated humidifier during mechanical ventilation? 1) Aerosolization of condensate during disconnection 2) Underhydration or impaction of secretions 3) Hypoventilation due to increased dead space 4) Unintended tracheal lavage from condensate

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Question 21

To produce the highest possible density aerosol from an ultrasonic nebulizer, how would you set the controls?

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Question 22

Which of the following inspired conditions should be maintained when delivering medical gases to the nose or mouth?

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Question 23

Inhalation of dry gases can do which of the following? 1) Increase viscosity of secretions. 2) Impair mucociliary motility. 3) Increase airway irritability.

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Question 24

Where should you place the thermistor probe for a servo-controlled heated humidifier being used on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation?

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Question 25

Which of the following statements is false of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs)?

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Question 26

Which of the following measures can help to ensure a good sputum sample?

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Question 27

The aerosol output (in mg/L) of an ultrasonic nebulizer depends mainly on which of the following?

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Question 28

What is the most reliable indicator that the gas delivered by a servo-controlled heated-wire humidifier system is fully saturated at the airway?

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Question 29

What is the simplest way to increase the humidity output of a humidifier?

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Question 30

Which of the following factors cause the isothermic saturation boundary (ISB) to shift farther down into the airways? 1) Decreased ambient temperature 2) Increased tidal volume (V_T) 3) Endotracheal intubation

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Question 31

The particle size produced by an ultrasonic nebulizer depends mainly on which of the following?

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Question 32

What should happen when the remote temperature sensor of a heated humidifier becomes disconnected or fails? 1) Power to the heater should be interrupted. 2) Auditory and visual alarms should trigger. 3) The unit's outlet valve should lock closed.

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Question 33

Which type of humidifier "traps" the patient's body heat and expire water vapor to raise the humidity of inspired gas?

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Question 34

All mist tents prevent CO₂ build-up by what process?

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Question 35

When using nebulizers, where should you place them to minimize risk of contamination?

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Question 36

Conditions that can cause temperature "overshoot" with servo-controlled heated humidifiers include which of the following? 1) The unit is allowed to warm up without flow. 2) Flow is decreased during normal operation. 3) The airway temperature probe becomes dislodged. 4) The unit reservoir is refilled with sterile water.

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Question 37

Administration of dry gases at flows exceeding 4 L/min can cause which of the following? 1) Structural damage 2) Heat loss 3) Water loss

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Question 38

The greater the temperature of the gas, the:

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Question 39

How often should heat and moisture exchangers be inspected and replaced?

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Exam 38: Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

Which of the following are potential hazards of using a heated humidifier during mechanical ventilation? 1) Aerosolization of condensate during disconnection 2) Underhydration or impaction of secretions 3) Hypoventilation due to increased dead space 4) Unintended tracheal lavage from condensate

To produce the highest possible density aerosol from an ultrasonic nebulizer, how would you set the controls?

Which of the following inspired conditions should be maintained when delivering medical gases to the nose or mouth?

Inhalation of dry gases can do which of the following? 1) Increase viscosity of secretions. 2) Impair mucociliary motility. 3) Increase airway irritability.

Where should you place the thermistor probe for a servo-controlled heated humidifier being used on a patient receiving mechanical ventilation?

Which of the following statements is false of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs)?

Which of the following measures can help to ensure a good sputum sample?

The aerosol output (in mg/L) of an ultrasonic nebulizer depends mainly on which of the following?

What is the most reliable indicator that the gas delivered by a servo-controlled heated-wire humidifier system is fully saturated at the airway?

What is the simplest way to increase the humidity output of a humidifier?

Which of the following factors cause the isothermic saturation boundary (ISB) to shift farther down into the airways? 1) Decreased ambient temperature 2) Increased tidal volume (VT) 3) Endotracheal intubation

The particle size produced by an ultrasonic nebulizer depends mainly on which of the following?

What should happen when the remote temperature sensor of a heated humidifier becomes disconnected or fails? 1) Power to the heater should be interrupted. 2) Auditory and visual alarms should trigger. 3) The unit's outlet valve should lock closed.

Which type of humidifier "traps" the patient's body heat and expire water vapor to raise the humidity of inspired gas?

All mist tents prevent CO2 build-up by what process?

When using nebulizers, where should you place them to minimize risk of contamination?

Administration of dry gases at flows exceeding 4 L/min can cause which of the following? 1) Structural damage 2) Heat loss 3) Water loss

The greater the temperature of the gas, the:

How often should heat and moisture exchangers be inspected and replaced?

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Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

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Which of the following factors cause the isothermic saturation boundary (ISB) to shift farther down into the airways? 1) Decreased ambient temperature 2) Increased tidal volume (V_T) 3) Endotracheal intubation

All mist tents prevent CO₂ build-up by what process?