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JMatthes

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The Carefusion Avea ventilator is being used during transport; the electrical power source in the ambulance fails. How long will the internal power source allow the ventilator to function?
 
  a. About 10 minutes c. About 30 minutes
  b. About 20 minutes d. About 40 minutes

Question 2

Which of the following is (are) used in the measurement of tidal volume on a CareFusion AVEA ventilator?
 
  1. Variable-orifice pneumotachometer
  2. Pressure differential pneumotachometer
  3. Ultrasonic flow sensor
  4. Hot wire flow sensing device
  a. 1 only c. 2 and 3
  b. 1 and 4 d. 1, 3, and 4



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The internal battery provides about 30 minutes of power when both the ventilator and the com-pressor are running.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Proximal airway flow sensing with either a variable-orifice pneumotachometer or hot wire flow sensing technology is available for measuring tidal volume at the patient Y connector.





 

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