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Pineappleeh

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following factors will cause inaccurate calorimetry measurements on a mechanically ventilated patient?
 
  a. FIO2 >0.5 c. Room temperature = 23 C
  b. Varying pressure d. Heat and moisture exchanger

Question 2

End-tidal CO2 is measured with a capnograph during the _____ of phase _____.
 
  a. end; 3 c. middle; 2
  b. end; 4 d. beginning; 3


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Rilsmarie951

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

ANS: A
Clinical studies have demonstrated that currently available systems cannot provide accurate and reproducible oxygenation consumption per minute (O2) measurements for patients breathing FIO2s greater than 0.5.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The end of phase 3 has the highest amount of exhaled CO2.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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