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?

    <p>Acquired collapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes compression collapse in atelectasis?

    <p>Obstruction of an airway</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Carcinoma (Bronchogenic carcinoma)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common risk factor for lung cancer?

    <p>Smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Adenocarcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Squamous cell carcinoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>16%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Exposure to asbestos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common presenting symptom of bronchogenic carcinoma?

    <p>Cough and sputum production</p> Signup and view all the answers

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