A Small Leak Is Introduced into the Breathing Circuit During

question 19

Multiple Choice

A small leak is introduced into the breathing circuit during the measurement of MIP and MEP to do which of the following?

• A) Allow flow into the alveoli.
• B) Prevent artifact caused by the cheek muscles.
• C) Zero the pressure measuring apparatus before the maneuver.
• D) Stabilize the chest wall during airway occlusion.

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