Which abbreviation stands for a machine that assists the lungs with filling with air?
a. IPPB
b. HMD
c. PFT
d. TPR
a
Explanation:
a. IPPB: correct; it stands for "intermittent positive pressure breathing"
b. HMD: stands for "hyaline membrane disease"
c. PFT: stands for "pulmonary function test"
d. TPR: stands for "temperature, pulse, and respiration"
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