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cmoore54

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the common British unit of pressure?
 
  a. Newton (N)/m2
  b. dyne/cm2
  c. Pascal (Pa)
  d. lb/in2 (psi)

Question 2

The peak pressure on a ventilator reads 30 cm H2O. What is the equivalent pressure in kilopascals (kPa)?
 
  a. 37.0 kPa
  b. 68.0 kPa
  c. 4.9 kPa
  d. 2.9 kPa


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

ANS: D
Pounds per square inch (lb/in2), or psi, is the British fps pressure unit.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
One kPa equals approximately 10.2 cm H2O or 7.5 mm Hg.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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