Humidification in Anesthesia Machines Quiz

What is the purpose of maintaining proper humidity in anesthesia machines?

• Increasing infection risk

• Improving surgical precision

• Reducing equipment costs

• Enhancing patient comfort

When were simple passive humidifiers like water-filled canisters introduced?

• Late 19th century

• 20th century

• 1960s

• 1930s

What is the function of heated humidifiers in anesthesia machines?

• Reduce gas flow rates

• Generate high-frequency vibrations

• Control temperature and humidity levels

• Add moisture to anesthetic gases

What are the consequences of inadequate humidification in anesthesia machines?

• Improved patient comfort

• Reduced infection risk

• Enhanced gas exchange

• Increased airway irritation

What is the purpose of passive humidifiers in anesthesia machines?

• Add moisture through evaporation

• Precise humidity control

• Increase gas flow rates

• Minimize maintenance

What physiological effect can dry gas have on the respiratory system?

• Decreased airway irritation

• Mucus drying

• Reduced heat loss

• Improved gas exchange

What is the recommended range for inspired gas humidity in anesthesia machines?

• 90-100%

• 30-50%

• 10-20%

• 60-80%

How do ultrasonic humidifiers add moisture to the gas flow?

• By controlling temperature

• By heating water reservoirs

• Through high-frequency vibrations

• By natural evaporation

What factor affects humidifier performance by reducing efficiency?

• Temperature differential

• Ambient conditions

• Gas flow rate

• Water quality

Why is proper maintenance and cleaning of anesthesia machine humidifiers essential?

• To increase infection risk

• To improve patient comfort

• To ensure effective and safe function

• To reduce gas flow rates