Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannula Data Suggested All of the Following

question 9

Multiple Choice

Heated high-flow nasal cannula data suggested all of the following statements are true except:

• A)It is more Comfortable for infants to wear.
• B)It regulates temperature and humidity.
• C)It increases esophageal and pharyngeal pressures in neonates.
• D)It does not regulate gas flow.

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Definitions:

Enthalpy

The total potential energy of a system; sometimes referred to as the “heat content of the system.”

Usable Energy

The portion of energy in a system or process that can be effectively utilized to perform work.

Organized

Being arranged in an orderly, structured, and coherent manner, often referring to systems, entities, or activities.

Low Entropy

A state of order or predictability in a system, often associated with low levels of disorder and high levels of organization.