Which of the following barrier precautions should be used when ...

[bobypop]

Which of the following barrier precautions should be used when heated humidifier circuits are changed or removed? 1. Wearing gloves 2. Wearing goggles 3. 5-min hand scrub
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

When using water traps to help minimize the problems caused by condensation in a heat-ed-humidifier ventilator circuit, where would you place the traps?
 
  a. In the expiratory limb only, at a high point in the circuit.
  b. In both the expiratory and inspiratory limbs, at high points in the circuit.
  c. In the expiratory limb only, at a low point in the circuit.
  d. In both the expiratory and inspiratory limbs, at low points in the circuit.

[ktidd]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
One common method is to place water traps at low points in the circuit (both the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of ventilator circuits).

[bobypop]

TYSM

[bimper21]

Excellent