Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Practice Test

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What is the consequence of changing pressure on temperature in a sealed environment like a hyperbaric chamber?

  1. Temperature is unaffected by pressure

  2. Temperature changes according to Gay-Lussac's Law

  3. Temperature changes do not affect the patient

  4. Pressure changes always cool the chamber

The correct answer is: Temperature changes according to Gay-Lussac's Law

The consequence of changing pressure on temperature in a sealed environment like a hyperbaric chamber aligns with Gay-Lussac's Law, which states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature when the volume is held constant. In a hyperbaric chamber, as the pressure increases due to the introduction of additional gas or decreasing volume, the temperature of the gas also increases, assuming there is no heat loss to the environment. This relationship is crucial for understanding how treatments and safety protocols are managed within hyperbaric chambers, as temperature control is an important factor for patient comfort and safety. The other options do not accurately reflect the physical principles involved. For instance, stating that temperature is unaffected by pressure ignores the fundamental gas laws, while saying that temperature changes do not affect the patient overlooks the physiological impact temperature can have during hyperbaric treatments. Lastly, claiming that pressure changes always cool the chamber is misleading since the opposite occurs when pressure is applied in a closed system, thereby increasing temperature according to Gay-Lussac's Law.