During Routine Use on an Intubated Patient, a Heated Humidifier

question 18

Multiple Choice

During routine use on an intubated patient, a heated humidifier should deliver inspired gas at which of the following?

• A)temperature of 33 ± 2° C, with a minimum of 30 mg/L of water vapor
• B)temperature of 37 ± 2° C, with a minimum of 44 mg/L of water vapor
• C)temperature of 20 ± 2° C, with a minimum of 10 mg/L of water vapor
• D)temperature of 30 ± 2° C, with a minimum of 24 mg/L of water vapor

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Definitions:

Abdominal Aorta

The main artery that runs down the abdomen, supplying oxygenated blood to the abdominal and pelvic organs and the legs.

Ascending Aorta

The ascending aorta is the initial section of the aorta, arising from the left ventricle of the heart and carrying oxygenated blood to the body.

Thoracic Aorta

The section of the aorta that passes through the thorax, supplying blood to the chest wall and thoracic organs.

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Cardiac muscle fibers are specialized muscle cells in the heart that contract rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body; they are striated and interconnected, facilitating coordinated heart contractions.