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THERAPIST MULTIPLE-CHOICE EXAMINATION: PRACTICE TEST The physician orders a 35% aerosol mask to be set up for a patient who requires an inspiratory flow of 42 L/min. What is the minimum flow rate to which the flowmeter must be set to meet this patient's in- spiratory flow demands? A. 6 L/min B. 8 L/min C. 10 L/min D. 12 L/min - ANSWER B, The air/O2ratio for a 35% oxygen mixture is 5 : 1. To calculate total flow output from this device, add the ratio...