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SGallaher96

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on: Jul 16, 2018
The short-term application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient best defines which of the following?
 
  a. Sustained maximal inspiration
  b. Intermittent positive-pressure breathing
  c. Continuous positive airway pressure
  d. Positive end-expiration pressure

Question 2

Which of the following is FALSE about flow-oriented incentive spirometry devices?
 
  a. Inspired volume is estimated as the prod-uct of flow and time.
  b. Motivation is based on keeping the indi-cator balls elevated.
  c. They have proved less effective than volumetric systems.
  d. They provide only an indirect measure of inspired volume.


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jasonq

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

ANS: B
Intermittent positive-pressure breathing refers to the application of inspiratory positive pressure to a spontaneously breathing patient as an intermittent or short-term therapeutic modality.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
No evidence to date indicates that one type is more beneficial than the other.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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