Which of the Following Is False About a Simple Heated

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is false about a simple heated humidifier (one that does not incorporate a servo-control mechanism) ?

• A) The controller regulates the heating element's electric power.
• B) The controller monitors the temperature of the heating element.
• C) The controller varies current to achieve a set airway temperature.
• D) The patient's airway does affect the controller.

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Definitions:

Myelencephalon

The rear part of the brainstem comprising the medulla oblongata, involved in autonomic functions like breathing and heart rate.

Mesencephalon

Also known as the midbrain, it is a portion of the central nervous system associated with vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Neural Crest Cells

Embryonic cells that give rise to a diverse range of tissues in vertebrates, including peripheral nerves, the adrenal glands, and facial cartilage.

Diencephalon

The Diencephalon is a region of the brain that includes structures such as the thalamus and hypothalamus, involved in sensory and neural functions.