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go.lag

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To ensure an oxygen flow rate of 15 LPM to a patient using a nonrebreather mask, you should:
 
  a. crack the oxygen tank after attaching the regulator.
  b. hear a hissing sound when you turn on the oxygen.
  c. slowly release oxygen from the tank until the pressure is 15 psi.
  d. select 15 on the oxygen flow-control gauge.

Question 2

You appropriately size a nasopharyngeal airway by measuring the:
 
  a. distance from the patient's mouth to the angle of the jaw.
  b. diameter of the patient's larger nostril.
  c. distance from the patient's nose to the earlobe.
  d. diameter of the patient's little finger.


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ambernicolefink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


go.lag

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent

ryhom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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