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

question 17

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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Definitions:

Overuse

The excessive or improper use of something, leading to damage or depletion, often related to physical injuries from repetitive actions or resources.

Trauma

Any injury, physical or mental.

Impacted

Refers to a fracture where the broken ends are jammed together.

Fracture

A break, typically in a bone, that occurs when an external force exceeds the strength of the bone.