A Heat-Moisture Exchangers Has an Efficiency Rating of 80

question 22

Multiple Choice

A heat-moisture exchangers has an efficiency rating of 80%. What does this mean?

• A)Of the exhaled water vapor, 80% returns to the patient on inspiration.
• B)The inspired temperature is 80% of the expired temperature.
• C)Of the exhaled water vapor, 20% returns to the patient on inspiration.
• D)The device provides 80% relative humidity at body temperature.

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