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NAHP NRCMA Exam - Topic 2 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for NAHP's NRCMA exam
Question #: 26
Topic #: 2
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IPPB (Intermittent positive pressure treatment of

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Suggested Answer: C

IPPB (Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing) treatment is commonly used for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). IPPB is a form of respiratory therapy that provides short-term mechanical ventilation to assist patients in breathing more deeply and improving lung function. It helps to deliver medication, reduce the work of breathing, and expand collapsed alveoli.


Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care by Robert L. Wilkins, James K. Stoller, and Craig L. Scanlan

Respiratory Care: Principles and Practice by Dean Hess

by Odette at Jul 14, 2025, 12:43 PM

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Dyan
2 months ago
Wait, isn't IPPB mainly for pneumonia?
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Dahlia
2 months ago
Totally agree, it's super effective!
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Erick
3 months ago
Actually, it can help with both conditions.
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Deeanna
3 months ago
I thought it was just for respiratory issues in general.
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Selma
3 months ago
IPPB is used for COPD treatment.
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Kizzy
3 months ago
I definitely recall discussing IPPB in relation to COPD, but I can't remember the specifics.
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Maryrose
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought IPPB was for respiratory issues, but WhatsApp doesn’t seem right at all.
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Loreta
4 months ago
I remember practicing questions about IPPB, and I feel like it was related to pneumonia treatment too.
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Helaine
4 months ago
I think IPPB is mainly used for COPD, but I'm not completely sure.
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Tori
4 months ago
This question seems straightforward enough. I'll start by quickly reviewing my notes on IPPB and then match that up with the answer choices. Focusing on the key details should help me identify the correct response.
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Steffanie
4 months ago
Okay, I'm a little confused by this one. I'm not sure I fully understand the concept of IPPB and how it relates to the different conditions listed. I'll need to take a closer look at the information provided and try to reason through it step-by-step.
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Audra
5 months ago
Hmm, this one seems a bit tricky. I'll need to think through the key details and try to eliminate any answer choices that don't seem to fit. Maybe I'll jot down a few notes to help organize my thoughts.
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Suzan
5 months ago
I think I've seen this type of question before, so I'm feeling pretty confident about it. I'll start by carefully reading through the question and the answer choices to make sure I understand what it's asking.
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Aliza
6 months ago
I've heard it's mainly used for pneumonia, but I guess it could be used for COPD too.
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Haydee
6 months ago
I'm not sure, I think it could also be used for COPD.
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Casie
7 months ago
Do you agree with that?
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Brice
7 months ago
I'm going with C) COPD. Seems like the most logical choice here.
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Nelida
7 months ago
A) pneumonia doesn't sound quite right. IPPB is more often used for respiratory conditions like COPD.
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Delsie
5 months ago
D) WhatsApp? That doesn't seem related to IPPB at all.
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Vi
6 months ago
C) COPD is correct. IPPB is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions like COPD.
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Pearly
7 months ago
A) pneumonia doesn't sound quite right. IPPB is more often used for respiratory conditions like COPD.
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Hershel
7 months ago
D) WhatsApp? Really? That's about as relevant as a hamster in a spaceship.
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Deane
6 months ago
C) COPD
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Veronica
7 months ago
A) pneumonia
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Aliza
7 months ago
I think it's Intermittent positive pressure treatment of pneumonia.
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Casie
7 months ago
What do you think IPPB stands for?
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Millie
8 months ago
C) COPD seems like the correct answer, as IPPB is commonly used to treat COPD patients.
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Skye
7 months ago
I think pneumonia is also treated with IPPB, but COPD is the more common use.
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Melodie
7 months ago
Yes, you are correct. IPPB is commonly used to treat COPD patients.
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Roxane
7 months ago
D) WhatsApp
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Magdalene
7 months ago
C) COPD
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Alberto
7 months ago
A) pneumonia
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