How does the ventilator function of positive end-expiratory pressure assist the patient?
a. Keeps pressure in the lungs after expira-tion
b. Delivers 100% oxygen on inspiration
c. Allows the patient to control expiratory pressure
d. Delivers an inhalant medication under positive pressure
A
The positive end-expiratory pressure setting keeps the pressure in the lungs above the atmospheric pressure, which prevents atelectasis.
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