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mp14

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are potential desirable outcomes of intermittent positive-pressure breath-ing (IPPB) therapy?
 
  1. Improved oxygenation
  2. Increased cough and secretion clearance
  3. Improved breath sounds
  4. Reduced pulmonary compliance
  a. 3 and 4 only
  b. 1, 2, and 4 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3 only

Question 2

Which of the following are true about gastric distention with intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)?
 
  1. Gastric distention is uncommon in alert and cooperative patients.
  2. Gastric distention is most likely at high airway pressures.
  3. Gastric distention is a significant risk in obtunded patients.
  4. Gastric distention is a relatively harmless effect of IPPB.
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2 and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


soda0602

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

ANS: D
Box 42-8 lists potential accepted and desired outcomes of IPPB therapy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Gastric distention represents the greatest risk in patients receiving IPPB at high pressures.


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