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bobypop

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on: Jul 16, 2018
During routine use on an intubated patient, a heated humidifier should deliver inspired gas at which of the following?
 
  a. Temperature of 33  2 C, with a mini-mum of 30 mg/L of water vapor
  b. Temperature of 37  2 C, with a mini-mum of 44 mg/L of water vapor
  c. Temperature of 20  2 C, with a mini-mum of 10 mg/L of water vapor
  d. Temperature of 30  2 C, with a mini-mum of 24 mg/L of water vapor

Question 2

Which of the following are the proper temperature alarm settings for a heated humidifier used during mechanical ventilation?
 
  High Low
  a. 35 C 32 C
  b. 37 C 30 C
  c. 39 C 33 C
  d. 35 C 30 C


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patma1981

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Humidification During Mechanical Venti-lation. Excerpts are in CPG 38-1.


bobypop

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

tanna.moeller

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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