Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) Is Useful in the Management

question 15

Multiple Choice

Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is useful in the management of the patient with obstructive sleep apnea because it:

• A) pushes air into and out of the lungs like a mechanical ventilator.
• B) prevents airway collapse.
• C) stretches the J receptors in the chest wall to stimulate breathing.
• D) delivers a tidal volume breath to the patient.

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