Author Question: During administration of a continuous positive airway pressure flow mask to a patient with ... (Read 29 times)

audie · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

During administration of a continuous positive airway pressure flow mask to a patient with ate-lectasis, you find it difficult to maintain the prescribed airway pressure. Which of the following is the most common explanation?

a. System or mask leaks
b. Outflow obstruction
c. Inadequate system flow
d. Inadequate trigger

Question 2

Which of the following will make an intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) device cycle off prematurely?

1. Airflow obstructed
2. Kinked tubing
3. Occluded mouthpiece
4. Active resistance to inhalation

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Ddddd · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The most common problem with positive airway pressure therapies is system leaks.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An IPPB device may cycle off prematurely when airflow is obstructed. Kinked tubing, an oc-cluded mouthpiece, and active resistance to inhalation by the patient are the most common causes of this problem.