What Are Some Major Problems with Demand O₂ Delivery Systems

question 69

Multiple Choice

What are some major problems with demand O₂ delivery systems?
I.They are cumbersome and unattractive.
II.Equipment and maintenance costs are high.
III.The device valve may have slow response times.
IV.Catheter and sensor malfunction is common.

• A)II and IV
• B)I, II, and III
• C)II and III
• D)I, II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

High-pitched Breath Sounds

Refers to abnormal breath sounds characterized by a sharp, whistle-like quality, often indicating airway obstruction or constriction.

Rales

Abnormal crackling or rattling sounds heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, indicative of fluid in the alveoli due to conditions like pneumonia.

Rhonchi

Coarse rattling respiratory sounds somewhat similar to snoring, usually caused by obstruction or secretion within the larger airways.

Crackles

A type of abnormal lung sound heard through a stethoscope, indicating fluid in the air spaces of the lungs, often associated with heart or lung conditions.