Author Question: An ultrasonic nebulizer is not putting out any mist. After confirming (1) good electrical power ... (Read 19 times)

storky111 · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

An ultrasonic nebulizer is not putting out any mist.

After confirming (1) good electrical power supply (cord, plug, and circuit breakers are in good working order), (2) carrier gas is actually flowing through the device, and (3) the output control is set at maximum, what should you do?
a. Take the unit out of service and send it to engineering for repair.
b. Inspect the couplant chamber to confirm cleanliness and fill level.
c. Disassemble the radiofrequency generator and test for electrical leakage.
d. Hook it up the chamber inlet to a flowme-ter set at 10 L/min or higher.

Question 2

To minimize problems with environmental safety when aerosol therapy is prescribed for immu-nosuppressed patients or those with tuberculosis, what precautions should you follow?

1. Those for tuberculosis exposure
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards and contact precautions
3. CDC standards and airborne precautions
a. 1, 2, and 3
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1 and 3 only

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
If there is still no visible mist output, the clinician should inspect the couplant chamber to confirm proper fill level and the absence of any visible dirt or debris.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
To minimize problems in this area, all clinicians should strictly follow CDC standards and air-borne precautions, including those specified for control of exposure to tuberculosis.