The diluter regulator on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 is used to do ...

[TVarnum]

The diluter regulator on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 is used to do which of the following?
 
  a. Adjust the flow rate.
  b. Regulate gas pressure.
  c. Eliminate leaks in the system.
  d. Apply negative end-expiratory pressure.

Question 2

Minor leaks can be compensated for on a Puritan Bennett PR-1 or PR-2 with the use a __________ control.
 
  a. Negative end-expiratory pressure c. Terminal flow
  b. Diluter regulator d. Flow

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The diluter regulator is an adjustable reducing valve that regulates the gas pressure delivered to the patient. It can be set from 0 to 30 cm H2O by using a control knob on the front panel of the machine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
A terminal flow control is provided for minor leak compensation on the PR-1 or PR-2. Negative end-expiratory pressure is a negative pressure that can be applied to the end of expiration and does not have anything to do with leak compensation. The diluter regulator is an adjustable re-ducing valve that regulates the gas pressure delivered to the patient. The flow control adjusts the velocity of the gas flowing to the patient.

[TVarnum]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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