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In which region of the lungs does the ventilation gradient increase from upper to lower lungs?
In which region of the lungs does the ventilation gradient increase from upper to lower lungs?
- Non-dependent lung region (correct)
- Medial lung region
- Middle lung region
- Dependent lung region
What happens to the FRC (Functional Residual Capacity) in side-lying position compared to supine?
What happens to the FRC (Functional Residual Capacity) in side-lying position compared to supine?
- Intermittently changes (correct)
- Decreases significantly
- Remains the same
- Increases significantly
Where does optimal ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching occur in the lungs?
Where does optimal ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) matching occur in the lungs?
- Dependent lung zone
- Middle lung zone
- Non-dependent lung zone
- Upper 1/3rd of each lung (correct)
What is the effect on the anteroposterior diameter of the abdomen in side-lying position at rest?
What is the effect on the anteroposterior diameter of the abdomen in side-lying position at rest?
Why is there increased work of breathing (WOB) in side-lying position compared to upright?
Why is there increased work of breathing (WOB) in side-lying position compared to upright?
What is the perfusion pattern in the lungs from non-dependent to dependent regions?
What is the perfusion pattern in the lungs from non-dependent to dependent regions?
What is the effect of side lying position on left ventricular end diastolic pressure?
What is the effect of side lying position on left ventricular end diastolic pressure?
Which position is most commonly used for unilateral lung pathologies?
Which position is most commonly used for unilateral lung pathologies?
How does ventilation distribution change in prone abdomen free position compared to the typical prone position?
How does ventilation distribution change in prone abdomen free position compared to the typical prone position?
In side lying position, how should pillows be placed to prevent pressure ulcers?
In side lying position, how should pillows be placed to prevent pressure ulcers?
What beneficial effect does side lying position have on oxygenation?
What beneficial effect does side lying position have on oxygenation?
How does the fluid shift from limbs to thorax change when a patient is in the side lying position?
How does the fluid shift from limbs to thorax change when a patient is in the side lying position?
What is the typical V/Q ratio in zone II of the lungs in the supine position?
What is the typical V/Q ratio in zone II of the lungs in the supine position?
What is the effect of supine positioning on the V/Q ratio in the lungs?
What is the effect of supine positioning on the V/Q ratio in the lungs?
What is the effect of supine positioning on lung compliance?
What is the effect of supine positioning on lung compliance?
What is the effect of supine positioning on the diaphragm?
What is the effect of supine positioning on the diaphragm?
What is the effect of supine positioning on airway resistance?
What is the effect of supine positioning on airway resistance?
What is the primary mechanism for generating tidal volume in the supine position?
What is the primary mechanism for generating tidal volume in the supine position?
