To ensure the prescribed FiO2 for a patient receiving 65% O2, you apply a closed reservoir deliv-ery system with a one-way expiratory valve. What other component must be included in this sys-tem to ensure a fail-safe operation?
a. Water trap
b. High-pressure alarm
c. Emergency inlet valve
d. Low-pressure alarm
ANS: C
These systems must be equipped with an emergency inlet valve that allows room air breathing in the event of source gas failure.
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