Author Question: Which of the following barrier precautions should be used when heated humidifier circuits are ... (Read 26 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following barrier precautions should be used when heated humidifier circuits are changed or removed? 1. Wearing gloves 2. Wearing goggles 3. 5-min hand scrub

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

When using water traps to help minimize the problems caused by condensation in a heat-ed-humidifier ventilator circuit, where would you place the traps?

a. In the expiratory limb only, at a high point in the circuit.
b. In both the expiratory and inspiratory limbs, at high points in the circuit.
c. In the expiratory limb only, at a low point in the circuit.
d. In both the expiratory and inspiratory limbs, at low points in the circuit.

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
One common method is to place water traps at low points in the circuit (both the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of ventilator circuits).