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How can poor pain control postoperatively contribute to atelectasis?
How can poor pain control postoperatively contribute to atelectasis?
- Patients develop tenacious secretions
- Increase in FRC by 700 mL or more
- Poor inspiratory effort and lower lobe collapse (correct)
- Risk of bronchial plugging and lobar collapse
What is a key factor in the prevention of atelectasis?
What is a key factor in the prevention of atelectasis?
- Increasing tidal volumes
- Administering antibiotics prophylactically
- Ambulating patients early (correct)
- Reducing fluid intake
How is the diagnosis of bronchial plugging typically made?
How is the diagnosis of bronchial plugging typically made?
- Bronchial biopsy
- Clinical suspicion without imaging
- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
- Chest X-ray alone (correct)
What is a complication associated with aspiration?
What is a complication associated with aspiration?
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How is pneumonitis treated in hospitalized patients?
How is pneumonitis treated in hospitalized patients?
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What is the mortality rate for hospitalized patients who develop aspiration pneumonitis?
What is the mortality rate for hospitalized patients who develop aspiration pneumonitis?
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What intervention can help clear mucous plugs and secretions in patients with bronchial plugging?
What intervention can help clear mucous plugs and secretions in patients with bronchial plugging?
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What elevation angle helps improve pulmonary outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients?
What elevation angle helps improve pulmonary outcomes for mechanically ventilated patients?
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For patients with inadequate pulmonary toilet, what are they at increased risk for?
For patients with inadequate pulmonary toilet, what are they at increased risk for?
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What is a key measure to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
What is a key measure to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)?
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