Why Are Pass-Over Humidifiers Preferred Over Pneumatic Nebulizer Humidifiers

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why are pass-over humidifiers preferred over pneumatic nebulizer humidifiers?

• A) Pass-over humidifiers produce smaller particles and have a greater output.
• B) The fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO₂) used with pass-over humidifiers is easier to control.
• C) Pass-over humidifiers transmit fewer pathogens than pneumatic nebulizers.
• D) Pass-over humidifiers have a smaller residual volume than pneumatic nebulizers.

---

Definitions:

Labor Union

A labor union is an organized association of workers formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

Economic Theory

A set of principles and frameworks used to analyze, describe, and predict how an economy functions.

Cause-and-Effect Relationships

Connections between variables where a change in one variable (the cause) directly brings about a change in another variable (the effect).