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ereecah

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What key property of He makes it useful as a therapeutic gas?
 
  a. Low solubility
  b. Chemical inertness
  c. Low cost
  d. Low density

Question 2

Which of the following equipment(s) could be powered by a small diaphragm or turbine air com-pressor?
 
  1. Small-volume medication nebulizer
  2. All-purpose large-volume jet nebulizer
  3. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing device
  a. 1 only
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 2 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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ladyjames123

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

ANS: D
The low density of the results in a more laminar flow of gas thus decreasing the work of breath-ing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Small diaphragm or turbine compressors are ideal for powering devices such as small-volume medication nebulizers.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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