Which Statement by the Nurse When Explaining the Purpose of Positive

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the nurse when explaining the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to the family members of a patient with ARDS is correct?

• A) "PEEP will prevent fibrosis of the lung from occurring."
• B) "PEEP will push more air into the lungs during inhalation."
• C) "PEEP allows the ventilator to deliver 100% oxygen to the lungs."
• D) "PEEP prevents the lung air sacs from collapsing during exhalation."

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Definitions:

Total Runout

Total runout is a tolerance that controls the total variation a surface can have when it is rotated around an axis or datum.

Datum Axis

An imaginary line defined by the geometric center or specified points of a feature, used as a reference or starting point for measurements and geometric definitions.

Checking Indicator

A precision measurement tool used to assess the conformity of parts to specified tolerances or dimensions, often in machining processes.

Circular Runout

A form of measurement that checks the roundness and concentricity of a cylindrical object's surface as it rotates.