Aspiration of oral secretions increases a patient's risk for ...

[Destiiny22]

Aspiration of oral secretions increases a patient's risk for which complication?
 
  a. Pneumonia
  b. Bronchiectasis
  c. Pneumothorax
  d. Emphysema

Question 2

A 20-year history of smoking causes airways to be obstructed as a result of:
 
  a. excessive mucus production.
  b. loss of elastic recoil.
  c. infection and inflammation.
  d. airway edema.

[Jordin Calloway]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Aspiration could lead to pneumonia; bronchiectasis is related to dilation and is not associated with aspiration. Neither pneumothorax nor emphysema is associated with aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The major mechanism of airflow limitation is a loss of elastic recoil, not excessive mucus as with bronchitis. The major mechanism of airflow limitation in this situation is not associated with in-fection or airway edema.

[Destiiny22]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sultana.d]

Excellent