Author Question: For which of the following patients might you recommend bland aerosol therapy via an ultrasonic ... (Read 31 times)

sammy · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

For which of the following patients might you recommend bland aerosol therapy via an ultrasonic nebulizer (USN)?

1. Patient with upper airway edema
2. Patient with a bypassed upper airway
3. Patient who must provide a sputum specimen
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 2 only
d. 3 only

Question 2

How often would you recommend that a home care patient disinfect a home ultrasonic room hu-midifier?

a. Per manufacturer's specifications or at least every day
b. Per manufacturer's specifications or at least every 3 days
c. Per manufacturer's specifications or at least every 6 days
d. Per manufacturer's specifications or at least every 2 weeks

ecabral0 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Exceptions include the use of the USN for sputum induction where the high output (1 to 5 ml/min) and aerosol density seems to yield higher quantity and quality of sputum specimens for analysis, but at some cost increased airway reactivity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
In the absence of a manufacturer's recommendation, these units should undergo appropriate dis-infection at least every 6 days.