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Lisaclaire

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are indications for capnography?
 
  1. Evaluating the response to therapies affecting ventilation/perfusion ratio () relationships
  2. Determining the position of an artificial airway (trachea vs. esophagus)
  3. Assessing a patient's readiness for weaning from ventilatory support
  4. Monitoring the integrity of the ventilatory circuit and artificial airway
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

What is the most common technique used to measure CO2 in respiratory gases?
 
  a. Infrared absorption
  b. Mass spectroscopy
  c. Photoacoustics
  d. Raman scattering


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Li Jun

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

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The infrared capnometer is the most common.


Lisaclaire

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

Jsherida

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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