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ereecah

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Factors affecting a humidifier's performance include which of the following? 1. Surface area 2. Temperature 3. Time of contact 4. Outlet size
 
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

Administration of dry gases at flows exceeding 4 L/min can cause which of the following? 1. Structural damage 2. Heat loss 3. Water loss
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3


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

ANS: B
The following four variables affect the quality of a humidifier's performance: (1) temperature, (2) surface area, (3) time of contact, and (4) thermal mass.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Administration of dry medical gases at flows greater than 4 L/min to the upper airway causes immediate heat and water loss and, if prolonged, causes structural damage to the epithelium.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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