You have to set up a continuous heated aerosol to a patient with a tracheostomy. Which of the following pieces of equipment will be needed?
1. Aerosol mask
2. Tracheostomy collar
3. Thermometer
4. Drain bag
5. Oxygen tubing
6. Corrugated tubing
7. Large-volume nebulizer
8. Ultrasonic nebulizer
9. Heating unit
10. Bubble humidifier
a. 1, 5, and 10 c. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 9
b. 2, 4, 6, and 8 d. 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 9
ANS: D
The appropriate pieces of equipment needed to deliver a continuous heated aerosol are listed in Box 6-5. An ultrasonic nebulizer should not be used because it has an increased risk of causing bronchospasm with continuous use.
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