The benefits of breathing heliox are related to its lower density in comparison with pure oxygen or air. The lower density does which of the following?
1. Promotes laminar flow
2. Increases the amount of turbulent flow
3. Reduces the amount of turbulent flow
4. Decreases the laminar flow
a. 1 and 2 c. 2 and 4
b. 1 and 3 d. 3 and 4
ANS: B
This relationship is important to remember when administering heliox because the actual flow rate of gas delivered will be greater than the set flow.
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