Author Question: Primary safety concerns in the application of hyperbaric oxygenation include which of the ... (Read 193 times)

anshika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 510
Primary safety concerns in the application of hyperbaric oxygenation include which of the fol-lowing? 1. Sudden decompression 2. Electrical fires 3. CO2 accumulation
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

At an FiO2 of 1, what is the approximate half-life of blood carboxyhemoglobin?
 
  a. 20 min
  b. 80 min
  c. 3 hr
  d. 5 hr



yeungji

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 319
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The common complications of hyperbaric oxygenation are listed in Box 41-8.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Breathing 100 O2 reduces this half-life to 80 min.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Giardia is one of the most common intestinal parasites worldwide, and infects up to 20% of the world population, mostly in poorer countries with inadequate sanitation. Infections are most common in children, though chronic Giardia is more common in adults.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Many medications that are used to treat infertility are injected subcutaneously. This is easy to do using the anterior abdomen as the site of injection but avoiding the area directly around the belly button.

Did you know?

It is believed that humans initially contracted crabs from gorillas about 3 million years ago from either sleeping in gorilla nests or eating the apes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library