Author Question: Which of the following are potential hazards of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)? 1. ... (Read 69 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Which of the following are potential hazards of intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB)? 1. Air trapping, auto-PEEP 2. Hyperventilation 3. Nosocomial infection 4. Increased airway resistance

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

Question 2

Preliminary planning for intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) should include which of the following?

1. Evaluating alternative approaches to the patient's problem
2. Setting specific, individual clinical goals or objectives
3. Conducting a baseline assessment of the patient
4. Taking a chest x-ray
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1, 2, and 3 only
d. 2 and 4 only

rekilledagain · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Effective IPPB requires careful preliminary planning, individualized patient assessment and im-plementation, and thoughtful follow-up. In all three phases of the process, the respiratory thera-pist should work closely with the prescribing physician to determine patient need, select the ap-propriate therapeutic approach, and assess patient progress toward predefined clinical outcomes.