The Apnea (Expiratory Timing) Control Should Not Be Used During

question 10

Multiple Choice

The apnea (expiratory timing) control should not be used during intermittent positive-pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, due to:

• A) asynchrony
• B) pressure delivery
• C) high oxygen concentration delivery
• D) excessive expiratory time

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in cells.

−COOH Group

A functional group characteristic of carboxylic acids, consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydroxyl group.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used by the body for various functions including tissue repair and the synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Fatty Acids

Organic compounds made of long hydrocarbon chains ending in a carboxylic acid group, essential in diet and biology for energy storage and cell membrane structure.