To Ensure a Stable FIO₂ under Varying Patient Demands, What

question 37

Multiple Choice

To ensure a stable FIO₂ under varying patient demands, what must an O₂ delivery system do?

• A)have a reservoir system at least equal to the V_T
• B)provide all the gas needed by the patient during inspiration
• C)maintain flows that are at least equal to the patient's peak flows
• D)be able to deliver any O₂ concentration from 21% to 100%

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