Author Question: Following a cerebrovascular accident, a patient lying in the supine position aspirated gastric ... (Read 86 times)

JGIBBSON · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

Following a cerebrovascular accident, a patient lying in the supine position aspirated gastric contents. In what area(s) of the lungs would a lung abscess be most likely to develop?

1. Posterior segments of the upper lobes
2. Apical segments of the upper lobes
3. Superior segments of the lower lobes
4. Anterior segments of both lower lobes
a. 1
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 4
d. 1, 2, 3

Question 2

Which of the following is the least commonly found type of postoperative atelectasis?

a. Primary lobule
b. Lung segment
c. Lung lobe
d. Entire lung

kristenb95 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 16, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
In the supine position, gastric contents would likely enter the superior segment of the lower lobes or posterior segment of the upper lobes, the gravity-dependent segments in the supine position.

Answer to Question 2

D
Atelectasis of an entire lung rarely occurs. Atelectasis of the primary lobule (alveoli) is the most common type of atelectasis. Lung segment atelectasis is a fairly common occurrence. Lung lobe atelectasis is a less common occurrence.