Respiratory-5: Pulmonary Assessment and Pathologic Shunt Physiology

Decrease in surface tension of the alveoli (correct)

Elevated heart rate

Reduced lung compliance

Increased oxygenation in the blood

To speed up the breathing rate

To reduce the chances of lung collapse (correct)

To increase heart function

To decrease blood oxygen levels

Increased oxygen saturation

Improved lung function

Decreased blood pressure (correct)

Enhanced cardiac output

<p>Decreased tissue oxygen delivery</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases lung compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prevent alveolar collapse and improve oxygenation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inhibits surfactant secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Organ failure</p> Signup and view all the answers