The appropriate power source for a wheelchair-mounted ventilator is which of the following?
a. AC current
b. Pneumatic
c. Internal DC battery
d. External DC battery
ANS: D
An external DC battery allows the ventilator to be mounted and used on a wheelchair or in a car. Use of an external DC battery enables longer operation, as needed, during transport.
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