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sarasara

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on: Jul 16, 2018
In performing the sustained maximal inspiration maneuver during incentive spirometry, the pa-tient should be instructed to sustain the breath for at least how long?
 
  a. 10 to 15 sec
  b. 5 to 10 sec
  c. 3 to 5 sec
  d. 1 to 2 sec

Question 2

What should the monitoring of patients using incentive spirometry include?
 
  1. Number of breaths per session
  2. Volume and flow goals achieved
  3. Maintenance of breath-hold
  4. Patient effort and motivation
  a. 1, 3, and 4 only
  b. 2, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, 3, and 4
  d. 3 and 4 only


chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Instruct the patient to sustain his or her maximal inspiratory volume for 5 to 10 sec.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


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