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bobypop

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Which of the following types of humidifiers are used in clinical practice? 1. Heat and moisture exchanger 2. Passover humidifier 3. Bubble humidifier
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

Question 2

Clinical indications for delivering cool humidified gas include which of the following? 1. Postextubation edema 2. Upper airway inflammation 3. Croup (laryngotracheal bronchitis) 4. Epiglottitis
 
  a. 2, 3, and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  d. 2 and 3 only


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

ANS: D
Active humidifiers typically include (1) bubble humidifiers, (2) passover humidifiers, (3) nebuliz-ers of bland aerosols, and (4) vaporizers. Passive humidifiers refer to typical heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The delivery of cool humidified gas is used to treat upper airway inflammation resulting from croup, epiglottitis, and postextubation edema.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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