When Used to Control the Flow of Medical Gases to a Patient

question 60

Multiple Choice

When used to control the flow of medical gases to a patient, how is a flow restrictor classified?

• A)variable-orifice, constant-pressure flowmeter device
• B)fixed-orifice, variable-pressure flowmeter device
• C)variable-orifice, variable-pressure flowmeter device
• D)fixed-orifice, constant-pressure flowmeter device

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