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Author Question: Which of the following gases is used to treat singultus? a. Air c. Nitrous oxide b. Oxygen d. ... (Read 138 times)

DelorasTo

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following gases is used to treat singultus?
 
  a. Air c. Nitrous oxide
  b. Oxygen d. Carbon dioxide

Question 2

The concentration of oxygen leaving an oxygen concentrator depends on the:
 
  a. number of sieves in the unit.
  b. number of compressors used.
  c. set flow rate of the gas exiting.
  d. size of the sodium-aluminum silicate pel-lets.


brittiany.barnes

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

ANS: D
Carbon dioxide is used for the treatment of singultus (hiccups) and as a stimulant/depressant of the central nervous system.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Atmospheric gases diffuse through the membrane at different rates. The rate at which a gas dif-fuses depends on its diffusion constant and solubility for the plastic membrane and the pressure gradient for the gas across the membrane.


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