Causes of inadequate mist production with pneumatically powered jet nebulizers include which of the following?

1. Inadequate input flow
2. Siphon tube obstruction
3. Jet orifice misalignment
4. Tripped circuit breaker
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

ANS: B
With pneumatically powered jet nebulizers, poor mist production can be caused by inadequate input flow of driving gas, siphon tube obstruction, or jet orifice misalignment.

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