A Pathophysiologic Condition That Causes an Increase in Peal Inspiratory

question 14

Multiple Choice

A pathophysiologic condition that causes an increase in peal inspiratory pressure (PIP) while transairway pressure (P_TA) remains the same is which of the following?

• A) Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
• B) Asthma
• C) Emphysema
• D) Chronic Bronchitis

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Definitions:

Swallowing

The process by which food or liquid is moved from the mouth through the pharynx and into the esophagus.

Red Traffic Light

A signaling device at road intersections, pedestrian crossings, and other locations to control traffic, indicating vehicles must stop.

Emitted Behaviors

Actions or responses that are not directly elicited by external stimuli but are voluntarily produced by the organism.

Operants

Operants refer to behaviors that are modified by their consequences, playing a crucial role in operant conditioning.