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What is a consequence of the supine posture during and after operation?
What is a consequence of the supine posture during and after operation?
- Increased lung expansion
- Reduced lung expansion (correct)
- Improved airway defenses
- Enhanced cough reflex
What is a predisposing factor for atelectasis?
What is a predisposing factor for atelectasis?
- Regular adjustments of posture
- Vigorous coughing
- Deep breathing exercises
- Shallow ventilation (correct)
What is the usual form of chest infection seen in surgical patients?
What is the usual form of chest infection seen in surgical patients?
- Lobar pneumonia
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Bronchopneumonia (correct)
What is a characteristic of the mucopurulent sputum in bronchopneumonia?
What is a characteristic of the mucopurulent sputum in bronchopneumonia?
What medication is usually given to treat bronchopneumonia?
What medication is usually given to treat bronchopneumonia?
What is characterized by rapid, shallow breathing, severe hypoxaemia, and stiff lungs?
What is characterized by rapid, shallow breathing, severe hypoxaemia, and stiff lungs?
What is a predisposing factor for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What is a predisposing factor for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What is a common site of tenderness in occlusion of the ilio-femoral veins?
What is a common site of tenderness in occlusion of the ilio-femoral veins?
What is Homan's sign in deep venous thrombosis?
What is Homan's sign in deep venous thrombosis?
What is a classic feature of pulmonary embolism?
What is a classic feature of pulmonary embolism?
What is a measure to prevent venous thromboembolism?
What is a measure to prevent venous thromboembolism?
What is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What is a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism?
What percentage of lung tidal volume may be reduced depending on the incision site?
What percentage of lung tidal volume may be reduced depending on the incision site?
What type of surgery may require extensive physiotherapy?
What type of surgery may require extensive physiotherapy?
What is a potential complication of anesthesia?
What is a potential complication of anesthesia?
What type of drain is commonly used in gall bladder surgery?
What type of drain is commonly used in gall bladder surgery?
What is a long-term complication of surgery?
What is a long-term complication of surgery?
What is a classification of complications based on the time of occurrence?
What is a classification of complications based on the time of occurrence?
What is the primary purpose of using graded-compression 'anti-embolism' stockings?
What is the primary purpose of using graded-compression 'anti-embolism' stockings?
What is essential for wound healing principles?
What is essential for wound healing principles?
What is a crucial aspect of preventing cross-contamination?
What is a crucial aspect of preventing cross-contamination?
What is a key component of wound assessment?
What is a key component of wound assessment?
What is a method of preventing pressure sores?
What is a method of preventing pressure sores?
What is essential for wound management?
What is essential for wound management?
What is a common complication related to abdominal surgery?
What is a common complication related to abdominal surgery?
What is a method to prevent hypothermia in patients?
What is a method to prevent hypothermia in patients?
What is a psychological issue that can arise post-operatively?
What is a psychological issue that can arise post-operatively?
What is a cardiovascular complication that can occur post-operatively?
What is a cardiovascular complication that can occur post-operatively?
What is a method to rewarm a hypothermic patient?
What is a method to rewarm a hypothermic patient?
What is a GIT complication that can occur post-operatively?
What is a GIT complication that can occur post-operatively?
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