All oxygen-delivery systems should be checked how often according to the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline (2002 Revision & Update)?
a. At least once a day c. Every 48 hours
b. Twice a week d. Once a month
ANS: A
See the AARC Clinical Practice Guideline: Oxygen Therapy for Adults in the Acute Care Facil-ity—2002 Revision and Update, Clinical Practice Guideline 4-1.
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