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moongchi

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Retention of secretions can result in full or partial airway obstruction. Mucus plugging can result in which of the following? 1. Hypoxemia 2. Atelectasis 3. Shunting
 
  a. 1, 2, and 3
  b. 1 and 2 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 2 and 3 only

Question 2

Partial airway obstruction can result in which of the following? 1. Increased work of breathing 2. Air trapping or overdistention 3. Increased expiratory flows 4. Ventilation/perfusion ratio () imbalances
 
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 3 and 4 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only


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nmyers

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Full obstruction, or mucus plugging, can result in atelectasis and impaired oxygenation due to shunting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
By restricting airflow, partial obstruction can increase the work of breathing and lead to air trap-ping, overdistention, and ventilation/perfusion () imbalances.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent

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