A differential pressure transducer can measure flow if the pressure ports are connected to a:
I. venturi pneumotachometer
II. at the inlet and outlet of a flow delivery valve
III. at the pressure ports of a pneumotachometer
A) I only
B) II only
C) I and II only
D) I, II, and III only
Q. 2 Corticosteroids, such as fluticosone (Flovent), are used to reverse which asthma complication?
A) bronchoconstriction
B) increased mucus production
C) airway hyperreactivityD) hypertension
Q. 3 Which of the following oximeters would be classified as a finger tip oximeter?
A) Nonin Onyx
B) Nonin 8500M
C) Masimo Rad-57
D) none of the above
Q. 4 Werdnig-Hoffman paralysis is diagnosed using which of the following?
A) electroencephalography
B) electromyography
C) pulmonary function test
D) blood testing
Q. 5 Which of the following pulse oximeters can measure carboxyhemoglobin (COHb)?
A) Nonin Onyx
B) Nonin 8500M
C) Masimo Rad-57
D) none of the above
Q. 6 A patient suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is treated with diuretics to reduce edema. A potential complication resulting from this treatment would be
A) hypertension
B) increased cardiac output
C) lowered cardiac output
D) increased tissue oxygenation
Q. 7 Which of the following should be performed when calibrating an oxygen analyzer?
A) Expose the sensor to 100 oxygen in a loosely closed container.
B) Expose the sensor to 21 oxygen.
C) Both a and b
D) none of the above
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