Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Quiz
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Management of Patients with Chest and Lower Respiratory Tract Disorders Quiz

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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?

<p>Postoperative patients with shallow breathing pattern</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of microatelectasis?

<p>Excess secretions or mucous plugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?

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

Which measure is used to provide varying amounts of expiratory resistance to improve ventilation?

<p>IPPB (intermittent positive-pressure breathing)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of medical management for acute atelectasis?

<p>Improve ventilation and remove secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using incentive spirometry in preventing atelectasis?

<p>To encourage deep breathing exercises</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of pneumonia is onset more than 48 hours after admission with no evidence of infection at the time of admission?

<p>Hospital-acquired pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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