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Lung Transplantation in Nursing: Impaired Gas Exchange and Airway Clearance

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Questions and Answers

What is the main risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea according to the text?

Obesity (correct)

Advancing age

Female gender

Being hypertensive

Which of the following is a potential consequence of repetitive apneic events in obstructive sleep apnea?

Hypoxia (correct)

Lowered blood pressure

Increased oxygen levels

Parasympathetic response

During obstructive sleep apnea, what happens to the tone of pharyngeal muscles?

They remain unchanged

They relax (correct)

They tighten and contract

They expand

What type of diagnostic examination is commonly used to assess obstructive sleep apnea?

Sleep study (polysomnographic test) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the recommendations for medical management of obstructive sleep apnea?

Weight loss Signup and view all the answers

Which surgical procedure is indicated for clients with large tonsils in obstructive sleep apnea?

Tonsillectomy Signup and view all the answers

What physiological signal is monitored using a single-lead ECG during a sleep study for obstructive sleep apnea?

Cardiac rhythm and arrhythmias Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the diameter of the upper airway in obstructive sleep apnea?

It decreases Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of hypoxia due to obstructive sleep apnea?

Sympathetic response Signup and view all the answers

How are apneic events defined in the context of obstructive sleep apnea?

Cessation of breathing during sleep Signup and view all the answers