When Is a Heat-Moisture Exchanger (HME) Performing Well

question 17

Multiple Choice

When is a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) performing well?

• A)Condensate appears in the attached flex tube.
• B)No condensate is visible on the filter or insert.
• C)The HME temperature is at least 40°C.
• D)Condensate is visible on the filter or insert.

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Definitions:

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