The Primary Goal of NPPV in the Acute Care Setting

question 18

Multiple Choice

The primary goal of NPPV in the acute care setting is to do which of the following?

• A) Improve sleep quality
• B) Decrease muscle fatigue
• C) Avoid invasive ventilation
• D) Eliminate nocturnal hypopnea

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Definitions:

Myofilaments

The thin and thick protein filaments within muscle cells that are responsible for muscle contraction.

Muscle Tissue

A type of tissue in animals specialized for contraction, facilitating movement of the body or materials within the body.

Cardiac

Pertaining to the heart and its functions.

Skeletal

Pertaining to the framework of bones that supports the body, allows for movement, and protects the internal organs.