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The child is admitted to the pediatric unit where the physician orders cool aerosol via a face mask at 50%.  Which device listed below would best meet your needs?

The Bernoulli / Venturi principle and effect describes the mechanism where increased gas velocity creates pressure changes resulting in _______________ .

Given a gas at 22° C with an absolute humidity of 14 mg/L of gas, what is the body humidity and humidity deficit?  2pts Calculate BH (%)______________________________________________% Humidity Deficit= ____________________________________________ mg/L 

Explain how a HME works and two contraindications of use. (2pts)

Given a gas at 28° C with an absolute humidity of 25 mg/L of gas, what is the body humidity and humidity deficit?  2pts Calculate BH (%)______________________________________________% Humidity Deficit= ____________________________________________ mg/L 

After setting up a nasal cannula with a bubbler humidifier, you note that no sound comes from the humidifier when the oxygen tubing is kinked. What does this indicate?

You have a medication that contains 3 mg/ml.  The physician orders 5mL of that medication, how many mg’s will you be administering?

Given a gas at 36° C with an absolute humidity of 38 mg/L of gas, what is the body humidity and humidity deficit?  2pts Calculate BH (%)______________________________________________% Humidity Deficit= ____________________________________________ mg/L 

While caring for a post CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) patient, the physician orders you to increase the FIO2 from the current 50% to 70%. What change in flow will be noted if using an air entrainment nebulizer?

Explain what a Fisher Paykel is and what Servo controlled means.  (2pts)