Which of the following statements regarding large-volume jet ...

[maegan_martin]

Which of the following statements regarding large-volume jet nebulizers is true?
 
  a. Gas is brought down the siphon tube into the liquid.
  b. Lateral pressure increases around the air-entrainment ports.
  c. Baffling removes the larger particles from the generated aerosol.
  d. Inspiratory flow can be increased by clos-ing the air-entrainment ports.

Question 2

A patient wants to use a spinning disk nebulizer at home. The patient should be aware that it:
 
  a. increases the ambient relative humidity.
  b. is a mechanical aerosol generator.
  c. can be a source of bacterial contamination to the environment.
  d. can deliver 20 mL/min.

[juwms]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The resulting low pressure generated at the jet draws fluid from the reservoir up to the top of a siphon tube, where it is sheared off and is carried in the gas stream. Inspiratory flows decrease as the air-entrainment port is closed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The room nebulizers are not commonly recommended because they can be a source of bacterial contamination to the environment. See also Figure 6-11.

[maegan_martin]

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[elyse44]

Great answer, keep it coming