Which of the following is true of CPAP?
I.It can be applied noninvasively by mask to the patient
II.It is pressure held in the lungs on inspiration and expiration
III.It is Continuous Primary Alveolar Pressure
IV.It can be delivered by endotracheal or tracheostomy tube
A) I, II, III and IV
B) I, II and III
C) II, III and IV
D) I, II and IV

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)is the application of positive pressure during inspiration and expiration to the airway during spontaneous breathing.CPAP I)can be applied noninvasively to a mask interface,II)is pressure held in the lungs on inspiration and expiration,and IV)may be administered to an artificial airway (endotracheal tube or tracheostomy tube).

Which of the Following Is True of CPAP