10 Questions
What is the primary cause of acute atelectasis?
Bronchial obstruction
Which condition may restrict normal lung expansion and lead to acute atelectasis?
All of the above
What is a common clinical manifestation of acute atelectasis?
Central cyanosis
Which patient population is at high risk for developing acute atelectasis?
Postoperative patients with shallow breathing pattern
What is the primary cause of microatelectasis?
Excess secretions or mucous plugs
What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?
Bacteria
Which measure is used to provide varying amounts of expiratory resistance to improve ventilation?
IPPB (intermittent positive-pressure breathing)
What is the primary goal of medical management for acute atelectasis?
Improve ventilation and remove secretions
What is the purpose of using incentive spirometry in preventing atelectasis?
To encourage deep breathing exercises
In which type of pneumonia is onset more than 48 hours after admission with no evidence of infection at the time of admission?
Hospital-acquired pneumonia
Test your knowledge on the management of patients with chest and lower respiratory tract disorders, including topics like atelectasis, pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, pleural conditions, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax. Explore the risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options for these conditions.
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