Which of the Following Are Contraindications for the Use of Pressure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are contraindications for the use of pressure support in neonates receiving nasal IMV?
1) Large airway leaks
2) Ineffectiveness of triggering
3) Increased risk of volutrauma
4) Hypocapnia from excessive triggering

• A) 1 and 2 only
• B) 1 and 3 only
• C) 2 and 3 only
• D) 2 and 4 only

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in which a behavior increases because it removes or diminishes a negative condition.

Continuous Reinforcement

Continuous reinforcement is a learning process in which a desired behavior is reinforced every time it occurs, leading to rapid learning.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy where rewards or punishments are given only some of the time a desired behavior occurs, leading to more resilient behavioral patterns.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resilient behavior.