A baffle is not needed to produce the desired humidity.ġ1. A 100% relative humidity is easily attainable.ĭ. Both molecular and particulate water are produced.Ĭ. Compared with other types of humidifiers, what is a major advantage of the wick humidifier?ī. Which of the following is the most significant factor leading to the development of tracheostenosis?ġ0. Sympathetic stimulation secondary to pain and traumaĩ. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these changes?Ĭ. During a 15 second suctioning procedure, a patients pulse decreases to 50/min and his blood pressure decreases from 120/80 to 80/50 mm Hg. Place the respirometer in hydrogen peroxide between uses.Ĩ. Attach a one-way valve so that only expired gas passes through the respirometer.ĭ. Replace the respirometer with a water-seal spirometerĬ. Sterilize the respirometer after each use.ī. Which of the following is the most practical way to prevent cross contamination?Ī. Cultures indicate that it is contaminated. A Wright respirometer has been used in the intensive care unit to monitor several patients. Reinsert the flowmeter into the outlet.ĭ. If a massive gas leak occurs from the wall oxygen outlet when a flowmeter is removed from the outlet, the first action would be to:Ī. Wipe it clean with a dry towel and visually inspect it.Ħ. Lightly grease it with a non-petroleum product.ĭ. Crack it open, then immediately close it.Ĭ. Before attaching an oxygen regulator to a cylinder, the respiratory therapist can prevent foreign matter from entering the regulator by manipulating the cylinder valve in that way?Ī. Administering mask CPAP with an FiO2 of 1.0ĥ. Administering an FiO2 of 0.35 by air-entrainment mask and suctioning.ĭ. Administering positive-pressure ventilation with air.Ĭ. Performing repeated nasotracheal suctioning to clear the airways.ī. Which of the following would be the most appropriate treatment?Ī. A dyspneic patient who is in the emergency department (ED) is coughing up large amounts of frothy, pink sputum, and audible crackles are ausculutated.

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