« previous next »

Author Question: The mass of aerosol particles produced by a nebulizer in a given unit time best describes which ... (Read 69 times)

Mollykgkg

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 529
on: Jul 16, 2018
The mass of aerosol particles produced by a nebulizer in a given unit time best describes which quality of the aerosol?
 
  a. Stability
  b. Density
  c. Output
  d. Deposition

Question 2

After administering a 30-min bland water aerosol treatment to a dehydrated elderly patient with chronic bronchitis, you note increased wheezing and a general decrease in the intensity of breath sounds. Which of the following has probably occurred?
 
  a. Reactive bronchospasm has occurred and worsened airway obstruction.
  b. Inspissated secretions have swollen and worsened airway obstruction.
  c. Nothing; this is a normal response to bland aerosol therapy.
  d. The patient is developing atelectasis due to overhydration.


zhanghao

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 316
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Aerosol output is defined as the mass of fluid or drug contained in aerosol produced by a nebu-lizer generated per unit of time.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In addition to overhydration of the patient, inspissated pulmonary secretions also can swell after high-density aerosol therapy, worsening airway obstruction.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1886, William Bates reported on the discovery of a substance produced by the adrenal gland that turned out to be epinephrine (adrenaline). In 1904, this drug was first artificially synthesized by Friedrich Stolz.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

The Structure of an Old Low-Mass Star The Structure of an Old Low-Mass Star
Gossip and ridicule increase the status insecurity of this time of life. Gossip and ridicule increase the status insecurity of this time of life.
Schematic Diagram of Agitation Apparatus and other equipment (CHE415 Unit Operations) Schematic Diagram of Agitation Apparatus and other equipment (CHE415 Unit Operations)
Pressure is a result of the atmosphere’s mass. Pressure is a result of the atmosphere’s mass.
How to solve a distance, time, speed problem using linear algebra How to solve a distance, time, speed problem using linear algebra
Very nice definition of time Very nice definition of time
Video: Replication of DNA and Chromosomes/ How do cells replicate their DNA? (Animation) no Audio

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library