Which of the following is considered an advantage of the ...

[rlane42]

Which of the following is considered an advantage of the transtracheal catheter?
 
  a. It does not provide any economic benefit compared with the nasal cannula.
  b. It decreases the anatomic reservoir.
  c. It requires 40 to 60 less O2 flow than the nasal cannula.
  d. It requires higher flows than the nasal cannula.

Question 2

Which of the following are advantages of the nasal cannula as a low-flow O2 delivery system? 1. Stability 2. Low cost 3. Easy application 4. Disposability
 
  a. 2 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

[annierak]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Compared with a nasal cannula, a transtracheal catheter needs 40 to 60 less O2 flow to achieve a given arterial partial pressure of O2 (PaO2).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Table 41-3 lists the FiO2 range, FiO2 stability, advantages, disadvantages, and best use of the na-sal cannula.

[rlane42]

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[annierak]

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