Atelectasis and Acute Lung Injury

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What is the definition of atelectasis?

Incomplete expansion of the lungs (correct)

Complete expansion of the lungs

Obstruction of the airway

Accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity

What is the primary cause of resorption atelectasis?

Bronchial asthma (correct)

Tumor accumulation in the pleural cavity

Pleural effusion

Contraction collapse

What is the main characteristic of compression atelectasis?

Contraction collapse

Complete expansion of the lungs

Mediastinum shifts towards the affected lung

Mediastinum shifts away from the affected lung (correct)

Which type of atelectasis involves contraction collapse?

Acquired collapse Signup and view all the answers

What causes compression collapse in atelectasis?

Obstruction of an airway Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of primary tumor in the lungs?

Carcinoma (Bronchogenic carcinoma) Signup and view all the answers

Which histologic type of lung cancer is more likely to arise in the peripheral lung?

Adenocarcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall 5 year survival rate for bronchogenic carcinoma?

16% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common risk factor for lung cancer?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

Which organ commonly metastasizes to the lungs, leading to secondary tumors?

Breast Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common histologic type of carcinoma in the lung?

Adenocarcinoma Signup and view all the answers

Which type of carcinoma is more likely to arise in the central/hilar region of the lung?

Squamous cell carcinoma Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall 5-year survival rate for bronchogenic carcinoma?

16% Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factor significantly increases the risk of developing lung cancer?

Exposure to asbestos Signup and view all the answers

What is the common presenting symptom of bronchogenic carcinoma?

Cough and sputum production Signup and view all the answers

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