Anesthesia Physics and Chemistry Practice
Test Questions (Vaporizers)
Choose the correct answer for each question.
A 1% halothane concentration from the vaporizer is desired and the output flow rate is 5000 mls. Also, the atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg and the SVP for halothane under these conditions is 243 mm Hg. How many mls of gas must be directed into the vaporizing chamber to allow such that this outcome would occur?
about 50 mls
about 100 mls
about 200 mls
0 mls
A 4% halothane concentration from the vaporizer is desired and the output flow rate is 5000 mls. Also, the atmospheric pressure is 760 mm Hg and the SVP for halothane under these conditions is 243 mm Hg. How many mls of gas will flow through the bypass pathway?
5000 mls
4375 mls
4575 mls
625 mls
200 mls
A 4% halothane concentration from the vaporizer is desired and the output flow rate is 5000 mls. Also, the atmospheric pressure is 500 mm Hg and the SVP for halothane under these conditions is 239 mm Hg. How many mls of gas will flow through the bypass pathway?
4000 mls
4582 mls
4732 mls
3900 mls
200 mls
A 0.5% halothane concentration from the vaporizer is desired and the output flow rate is 5000 mls. Also, the atmospheric pressure is 900 mm Hg and the SVP for halothane under these conditions is 239 mm Hg. How many mls of gas will be directed to the vaporizing chamber.