CPAP is used to provide which effect?

CPAP is used to provide which effect?

• A. To provide mild positive airway pressure to keep the airway open
• B. To measure blood pressure
• C. To deliver bronchodilators
• D. To perform suctioning

Answer: (C)

CPAP provides continuous mild positive airway pressure to keep the airways open. This keeps the airways and alveoli from collapsing during exhalation, increases functional residual capacity, and improves oxygenation while reducing the work of breathing. It’s delivered through a tight-fitting mask connected to a CPAP device and is used in conscious patients who can protect their airway and tolerate the mask. It does not measure blood pressure, deliver bronchodilators, or perform suctioning.

CPAP provides continuous mild positive airway pressure to keep the airways open. This keeps the airways and alveoli from collapsing during exhalation, increases functional residual capacity, and improves oxygenation while reducing the work of breathing. It’s delivered through a tight-fitting mask connected to a CPAP device and is used in conscious patients who can protect their airway and tolerate the mask. It does not measure blood pressure, deliver bronchodilators, or perform suctioning.