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How does the hot water bath help reduce bacterial contamination in the breathing system?
How does the hot water bath help reduce bacterial contamination in the breathing system?
- By bubbling gas through the water
- By humidifying the gas as it passes through
- By preventing condensation build-up (correct)
- By heating the inspiratory limb
What is the purpose of a water trap in the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of the breathing system?
What is the purpose of a water trap in the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of the breathing system?
- To bubble gas through water
- To heat the gas to 37°C
- To cool the tubing to the patient
- To prevent condensation build-up (correct)
In which circuit composition are neither circuit limbs heated?
In which circuit composition are neither circuit limbs heated?
- Type B
- Reusable circuit
- Type C
- Type A (correct)
Why is a water trap omitted in the inspiratory limb of Type B circuit composition?
Why is a water trap omitted in the inspiratory limb of Type B circuit composition?
What determines whether a circuit composition may be reusable or disposed?
What determines whether a circuit composition may be reusable or disposed?
What is the primary function of using heated inspiratory limbs in breathing systems?
What is the primary function of using heated inspiratory limbs in breathing systems?
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 purpose of heating a large portion of the inspiratory limb in Type B circuit composition?
What is the purpose of heating a large portion of the inspiratory limb in Type B circuit composition?
Why does condensation build-up occur in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
Why does condensation build-up occur in both inspiratory and expiratory limbs in Type A circuit composition?
What determines whether a circuit composition may require a water trap?
What determines whether a circuit composition may require a water trap?
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