Calculations Quiz

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what is the formula to convert K to C?

C = K-273
what is the formula to convert from K to F?

F = (9.5) x (K-273)
what is the formula for converting from C to F?

C = (5/9) x (F-32)
what is the formula to convert from C to K?

K = C + 273
What is the formula for calculating RH?

RH = (actual vapor density / saturation vapor density) x 100%
What is the formula for calculating humidity deficit?

HD = capacity - content
What is the formula for calculating %BH?

(content/43.8) x 100
what is the formula to calculate the duration of a cylinder?

duration = (.28 x psig) / L flow
What is the formula for calculating a pt's inspiratory flow needs?
- 3 x minute volume
- or
- 3 x tidal vol x RR
How do you calculate the partial pressure of a certain gas in a mixture?

mixture's pressure (in mmHg) times the %gas in the mixture

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Calculations Quiz

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objectives for the calculations quiz for respiratory care science laboratory

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2010-12-04T07:34:35Z

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