Approximately How Long Will a Liquid Oxygen Reservoir Last When

question 33

Multiple Choice

Approximately how long will a liquid oxygen reservoir last when supplying 3 L/min to your patient? The current reservoir weight is 20 lb,and the weight of an empty reservoir is 10 lb.

• A) 19 hours
• B) 38 hours
• C) 46 hours
• D) 119 hours

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Definitions:

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