The efficiency of a bubble humidifier depends on which of the following? 1. Presence of a diffuser 2. Water level in the humidifier 3. Surface area between the gas and water 4. Length of the oxygen tubing being used
a. 1 only c. 3 and 4 only
b. 2 and 4 only d. 1, 2, and 3 only
ANS: D
The effectiveness of bubble humidifiers depends of the presence of a diffuser, the water level in the humidifier, and the surface area between the gas and water. The length of the oxygen tubing being used will not affect the efficiency of the bubble humidifier.
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