This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When used to control the flow of medical gases to a patient, how is a Thorpe tube classified? a. ... (Read 66 times)

pepyto

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 547
on: Jul 16, 2018
When used to control the flow of medical gases to a patient, how is a Thorpe tube classified?
 
  a. Variable-orifice, constant-pressure flow-meter device
  b. Fixed-orifice, constant-pressure flowmeter device
  c. Variable-orifice, variable-pressure flow-meter device
  d. Fixed-orifice, variable-pressure flowmeter device

Question 2

You are preparing to conduct a complex transport of a patient receiving O2, and you expect to have to alter O2 flows during the transport. Which of the following devices would best meet your needs?
 
  a. Uncompensated Thorpe tube
  b. Flow restrictor
  c. Compensated Thorpe tube
  d. Bourdon gauge


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

brittrenee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Compared with the flow restrictor and the Bourdon gauge, the Thorpe tube functions as a varia-ble-orifice, constant-pressure flowmeter device, so increasing the size of the orifice increases the gas flow.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The Bourdon gauge is the best choice when a flowmeter cannot be maintained in an upright posi-tion.


pepyto

  • Member
  • Posts: 547
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

skipfourms123

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.

Did you know?

Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.

Tracheostomy Tube Tracheostomy Tube
Building competency in patient centered care Building competency in patient centered care
Sample of an informed consent to perform an operation, sedation, anesthesia, and other medical servi Sample of an informed consent to perform an operation, sedation, anesthesia, and other medical servi
Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress Develop a Patient Teaching Handout About Stress
If the pump is not running, check the wiring and current flow before going through the process of ... If the pump is not running, check the wiring and current flow before going through the process of ...
This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ... This patient presented with a case of facial palsy caused by an infection by the bacterial ...
Video: Role of ATP in muscle movement

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library