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tiffannnnyyyyyy

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In setting up a home care chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patient for continuous low-flow O2 therapy through an O2 concentrator, which of the following additional equipment must you provide?
 
  a. Pressure-reducing valve
  b. Backup gas cylinder
  c. Emergency generator
  d. Backup concentrator

Question 2

Advantages of O2 concentrators for home O2 therapy include which of the following? 1. Operate at safe low pressures. 2. Are cost-effective for continuous use. 3. Do not waste or lose any O2. 4. Can power most pneumatic equipment.
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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johnpizzaz

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

ANS: B
You must ensure that all such systems have an emergency backup supply.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Table 56-3 summarizes the major advantages and disadvantages of each system.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 16, 2018
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