Maintaining positive pressure in the airway during expiration to prevent collapse of the smaller airways and alveoli would be called:

A) positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP).
B) positive pressure ventilation (PPV).
C) peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
D) continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).


Answer: A

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