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MirandaLo

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What is the major contributing factor in the development of postoperative atelectasis?
 
  a. Uncontrolled hyperpyrexia
  b. Central nervous system overstimulation
  c. Decreased cardiac output
  d. Repetitive, shallow breathing

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Which of the following groups of patients is not at risk for developing postoperative atelectasis?
 
  a. Those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  b. Those with a significant history of ciga-rette smoking
  c. Those with impaired mucociliary clearance
  d. Those with pneumonia



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Most postoperative patients also have problems coughing effectively because of their reduced ability to take deep breaths.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
An ineffective cough impairs normal clearance mechanisms and increases the likelihood of re-tained secretions and gas absorption atelectasis in the patient with excessive mucus production. For this reason, patients with a history of lung disease that causes increased mucus production (e.g., chronic bronchitis) are most prone to develop complications in the postoperative period. Similarly, a significant history of cigarette smoking should alert the respiratory therapist to the high risk for respiratory complications with surgery.




MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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