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itsmyluck

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The function of the exhalation valve is to do which of the following?
 
  a. Adjust the flow going to the patient.
  b. Close during exhalation to vent patient gas.
  c. Seal the external circuit during inspiration.
  d. Determine the volume being delivered.

Question 2

In the image, what does B represent?
 
  a. Expiratory valve line
  b. Exhalation valve
  c. Expiratory line
  d. Main inspiratory line



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ilianabrrr

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
During inspiration, gas fills the balloon and closes a hole in the expiratory valve. Closing of the hole makes the patient circuit a sealed system. During expiration, the balloon deflates, the hole opens, and gas from the patient is exhaled into the room through the hole.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The external exhalation valve is represented by the letter C in the figure. B is pointing to the expiratory line. The main inspiratory line is represented by the letter A. The expiratory valve line is represented by D.




itsmyluck

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


AmberC1996

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

 

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