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clippers!

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Which of the following is a complication of performing peak expiratory flows maneuvers?
 
  a. Increased static pressure c. Decreased chest compliance
  b. Increased airway resistance d. Decreased mean airway pressure

Question 2

What is the pressure reading on the anemometer of a ventilator during an inspiratory hold ma-neuver?
 
  a. Pplateau. c. Mean inspiratory pressure
  b. Peak inspiratory pressure d. Maximum inspira-tory pressure


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

ANS: B
Increased airway resistance, due to bronchoconstriction or airway collapse, is a complication of forced exhalation required to perform peak expiratory flows maneuvers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The inspiratory hold maneuver shows the pressure to maintain the tidal volume within the pa-tient's lungs during a period of no gas flow; this is the Pplateau.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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