Assessment of the proper functioning of an oxygen device includes:
A. No mist in the face tent
B. The reservoir of the rebreathing mask collapsing on inhalation
C. A flow rate between 1 and 6 L/min for the nasal cannula
D. The nasal cannula positioned below the nares
C
C. The nasal cannula is used with an oxygen flow rate of 1 to 6 L/min.
A. The face tent provides high humidity, and mist is expected.
B. The reservoir remains partially inflated when operating effectively.
D. The nasal cannula is positioned in the nares.
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