Which Intervention Will Most Effectively Maintain Breathing Function for a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which intervention will most effectively maintain breathing function for a patient with muscle weakness due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) ?

• A) Teaching pursed-lip breathing exercises
• B) BiPAP (bi-level positive airway pressure)
• C) Administration of oxygen via nasal cannula
• D) CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)

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Definitions:

Anterior Corticospinal Tract

A descending spinal tract that originates in the cerebral cortex and carries motor signals to the spinal cord, involved in the direct control of movements especially of the limbs.

Tectospinal Tract

A neural pathway in the central nervous system that mediates reflex postural movements in response to visual stimuli.

Motor Cortex

An area of the cerebral cortex that plays a crucial role in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Wilder Penfield

A neurosurgeon known for his pioneering work in mapping the human brain's functions through electrical stimulation.