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danielfitts88

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A sputum induction is needed for a 55-year-old female patient. Which of the following devices will be most appropriate?
 
  a. Spinning disk nebu-lizer c. Ultrasonic nebulizer
  b. Wick humidifier d. Large-volume jet nebulizer

Question 2

The respiratory therapist needs to deliver a bland aerosol to a 24-month-old child through a spin-ning disk device. The appropriate flow setting is ___ L/min to ___ L/min.
 
  a. 3; 5 c. 10; 15
  b. 6; 8 d. 20; 22


whitcassie

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

ANS: C
Ultrasonic nebulizers are valued clinical tools for inducing sputum production so that specimens can be used for diagnostic analysis. Ultrasonic nebulizers yield a higher quantity and quality of sputum specimens for analysis than other nebulizers but at some cost of increased airway reactiv-ity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Larger versions of these devices (with 2- to 3-L reservoirs) are used to deliver bland aerosols into mist tents. These enclosure systems can generate flow rates greater than 20 L/min, with water outputs as high as 5 mL/min (300 mL/hr). Because heat buildup in enclosures is a problem, these systems are always unheated.


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