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SGallaher96 · **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.

jasonq · **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.