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What temperature is used in a hot water bath to reduce bacterial contamination?
What temperature is used in a hot water bath to reduce bacterial contamination?
- 30C
- 75C
- 60C (correct)
- 45C
Which circuit composition involves heating neither circuit limb?
Which circuit composition involves heating neither circuit limb?
- Type D
- Type C
- Type B
- Type A (correct)
What is the purpose of having a water trap in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
What is the purpose of having a water trap in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
- To improve gas flow
- To keep the circuit dry
- To increase condensation
- To reduce condensation (correct)
In Type B circuit composition, which limb is heated?
In Type B circuit composition, which limb is heated?
What temperature is the gas at the reservoir outlet in a Type B circuit composition?
What temperature is the gas at the reservoir outlet in a Type B circuit composition?
Why is an expiratory water trap still required in Type B circuit composition?
Why is an expiratory water trap still required in Type B circuit composition?
What is the main function of a passive humidifier in anesthesia?
What is the main function of a passive humidifier in anesthesia?
What is an advantage of passive humidifiers over active humidifiers?
What is an advantage of passive humidifiers over active humidifiers?
What happens when passive humidifiers like HMEs become occluded?
What happens when passive humidifiers like HMEs become occluded?
Which type of humidifier does not require an external energy source to function?
Which type of humidifier does not require an external energy source to function?
What is the primary disadvantage of using a passive humidifier?
What is the primary disadvantage of using a passive humidifier?
How do passive humidifiers like HMEs work in recovering heat and moisture?
How do passive humidifiers like HMEs work in recovering heat and moisture?
What is the purpose of an Ambu bag?
What is the purpose of an Ambu bag?
Which device is indicated for chronic oxygen therapy needs?
Which device is indicated for chronic oxygen therapy needs?
What does a T-piece device used on the end of an ET tube help with?
What does a T-piece device used on the end of an ET tube help with?
What is the function of a humidifier in anesthesia equipment?
What is the function of a humidifier in anesthesia equipment?
Which equipment plays a role as a principal heat and moisture exchanger in the upper respiratory tract?
Which equipment plays a role as a principal heat and moisture exchanger in the upper respiratory tract?
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