A Physician Orders 40% O₂ Through an Air-Entrainment Nebulizer for a Patient

question 93

Multiple Choice

A physician orders 40% O₂ through an air-entrainment nebulizer for a patient with a minute volume of 12 L/min. What is the minimum nebulizer input flow required to ensure the prescribed FiO₂?

• A) 8 L/min
• B) 10 L/min
• C) 12 L/min
• D) 14 L/min

---

Definitions:

Bacterial Culture

A procedure involving the growth of bacteria in a controlled and defined environment, usually on a nutrient media in a lab.

Growth Rate

The rate at which a population or an organism grows, usually expressed as a percentage per unit time.

Traffic Committee Board

A group of individuals tasked with reviewing, planning, and making decisions related to traffic management, road safety measures, and transport policies within a community or organization.

Minor Accidents

Incidents that result in minimal harm or damage, often requiring little to no professional medical treatment.