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Diane

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You have been called because of an audible alarm from a heated air-entrainment large-volume jet nebulizer. The most-appropriate immediate action is to:
 
  a. decrease the oxygen flow.
  b. change the device to an injection nebuliz-er.
  c. change the device to a high-flow heated humidifier.
  d. turn off the heater power to prevent over-heating.

Question 2

Which of the following presents the greatest risk for an infant being treated with a heated jet nebulizer?
 
  a. Infection c. Overhydration
  b. Bronchospasm d. Tachycardia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Audible and visual alarms should indicate when remote temperature sensors are disconnected, absent, or defective; in these cases, power to the heater should be interrupted to prevent over-heating. See Box 6-7.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Overhydration is a potentially serious problem for patients being treated with heated jet nebuliz-ers and ultrasonic nebulizers. The risk of overhydration is greatest for infants, young children, and those with preexisting fluid or electrolyte imbalances.





 

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