Which of the following is false about the simple O2 mask?

a. It has no valving system or reservoir bag.
b. It can easily deliver high FiO2 values (>0.6 to 0.7).
c. It requires a minimal input flow of 5 L/min.
d. It generally functions as a varia-ble-performance system.


ANS: B
Table 41-3 lists the FiO2 range, FiO2 stability, advantages, disadvantages, and best use of each of these devices.

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