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future617RT

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which type of pressure-measurement device is best suited to measure arterial blood pressure through an arterial catheter?
 
  a. Bourdon gauge c. Variable inductance
  b. Aneroid manometer d. Variable capaci-tance

Question 2

The bedside respiratory mechanics of mechanically ventilated patients can be measured with which of the following?
 
  1. VenTrak system
  2. Tissot spirometer
  3. BICORE CP-100 system
  4. Stead-Wells spirometer
  a. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 3
  b. 1 and 3 d. 2 and 4


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

ANS: C
Variable inductance and strain gauge pressure transducers are commonly used for measuring res-piratory and cardiovascular pressures because they respond quickly to pressure changes.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Stand-alone devices for the measurement of bedside respiratory mechanics include the BICORE CP-100 and the VenTrak system.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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