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moongchi

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on: Jul 16, 2018
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
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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