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bobbysung

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Which of the following is true concerning the triple-lumen esophageal catheter used with the BICORE CP-100 Pulmonary Monitoring System?
 
  a. It can measure intrapleural pressure indi-rectly.
  b. Its ideal position is the upper third of the esophagus.
  c. When the catheter enters the stomach, a negative pressure is recorded.
  d. The catheter can be positioned by observ-ing the markings on its side.

Question 2

Which type of pressure-measurement device is used to measure a patient's maximum inspiratory pressure?
 
  a. Variable inductance c. Plethysmograph
  b. Aneroid manometer d. Strain gauge



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Esophageal pressure is used clinically to estimate intrapleural pressure.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Aneroid manometers are used as independent units for instantaneous pressure measurements, such as maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressures.





 

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