The Unit Residence Asked You to Reduce the Risk of Contamination

question 5

Multiple Choice

The unit residence asked you to reduce the risk of contamination caused by condensation in the circuit of a mechanically ventilated patient. Which of the following would help to reduce or eliminate condensation in this patient's circuit?

• A) Using a heat and moisture exchange (HME)
• B) By draining the circuit on a daily basis
• C) By not using any form of heater at all
• D) By lowering the temperature in the heater

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Definitions:

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