Author Question: Which of the following are hazards or complications of Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing ... (Read 59 times)

misspop · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are hazards or complications of Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing (IPPB) according to the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) Clinical Practice Guideline: Intermittent Positive-Pressure Breathing?
I. increased airway resistance
II. barotrauma
III. impedance of venous return
IV. gastric distension
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV

Question 2

What is the primary advantage of an open warmer over an incubator?
A) ability to serve as a barrier to excessive handling of the patient
B) inability to control the environment
C) maintenance of a controlled environment that allows for better thermal management
D) access to the patient