HFNC Has Been Ordered for a Newborn at a Rate

question 18

Multiple Choice

HFNC has been ordered for a newborn at a rate of 3 L/min.What is the approximate nasopharyngeal pressure at this setting?

• A)3 cm H₂O
• B)2 cm H₂O
• C)1 cm H₂O
• D)1.5 cm H₂O

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Definitions:

Transitional Epithelium

Transitional epithelium is a type of tissue lining the urinary system's organs, distinguished by its ability to stretch and contract in response to the volume of fluid present.

Secretory Epithelial Cells

Cells located in the epithelium that produce and release substances such as enzymes, hormones, and sweat.

Golgi Apparatus

Named for Camillo Golgi, Italian histologist and Nobel laureate (1843–1926). Specialized endoplasmic reticulum that concentrates and packages materials for secretion from the cell.

Cilia

Microscopic hair-like structures on the surface of cells that move in a wave-like manner to transport substances.