The diluter regulator on a Puritan Bennett PR-2 is used to do which of the following?
a. Adjust the flow rate.
b. Regulate gas pressure.
c. Eliminate leaks in the system.
d. Apply negative end-expiratory pressure.
ANS: B
The diluter regulator is an adjustable reducing valve that regulates the gas pressure delivered to the patient. It can be set from 0 to 30 cm H2O by using a control knob on the front panel of the machine.
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
What is the maximum pressure limit in the CareFusion AVEA?
a. 80 cm H2O c. 100 cm H2O b. 90 cm H2O d. 120 cm H2O
Health Professions
The physician has ordered heparin 35,000 units IV from a vial that reads heparin 20,000 units per milliliter. Give ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Health Professions