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TVarnum

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Features of an ideal delivery system for NO for use with mechanical ventilation include which of the following?
 
  1. Provides precise and stable NO dose delivery.
  2. Premixes NO and O2 in a holding reservoir.
  3. Provides accurate NO and NO2 monitoring.
  4. Maintains proper ventilator function.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 3, and 4 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

Which of the following is an indication for the use of helium-O2 mixtures?
 
  a. Large-airway obstruction
  b. Small-airway obstruction
  c. Restrictive diseases
  d. Physiologic shunting



ryrychapman11

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Features of an ideal NO delivery system are listed in Box 41-11.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Helium-oxygen has been used for more than 70 years as an adjunct tool in the management of large airway obstruction.



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