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theo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is/are characteristics of most noninvasive ventilators? 1. Electrically powered 2. Blower driven 3. Microprocessor controlled 4. Double-circuit design
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  d. 1 and 4 only

Question 2

Which of the following ventilators is generally only used for chronic noninvasive ventilation (NIV)?
 
  a. Critical care
  b. Portable
  c. Noninvasive
  d. Negative pressure


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Tabitha_2016

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

ANS: B
Most noninvasive ventilators are electrically powered, blower driven, and microprocessor con-trolled (Figure 49-12).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
However, portable volume ventilators are generally used only for chronic NIV.


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

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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