A female patient is requiring supplementary oxygen by facemask due to her reduced
lung compliance. Which of the following pathophysiologic processes is most likely to
be a contributor to her low lungcompliance?
A. The woman's lungs have more recoil than a healthy person's.
B. Her type II alveolar cells are producing a slight excess of surfactant.
C. Turbulent airflow is taking place in the patient's large airways.
D. Her thoracic cage is less flexible than when she was healthy.
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D. Her thoracic cage is less flexible than when she was healthy.
Due to complications, a male postoperative patient has been unable to mobilize for
several days following surgery and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following
processes would his care team anticipate with relation to his health problem?
A. Vasodilation in the alveolar vessels in the affected region of his lung
B. Increased workload for the left side of the patient's heart
C. Increased blood flow to the area of atelectasis
D. Redirection of blood flow away from the lung regions that are hypoxic
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D. Redirection of blood flow away from the lung regions that are hypoxic
A 51 yearold female patient who is 2 days postoperative on a surgical unit of a
hospital is at risk for developing atelectasis as a result of being largely immobile.
Which of the following teaching points by her nurse practitioner is most appropriate?
A. "Being in bed increases the risk of fluid accumulating between your lungs and their
lining, so it's important for you to change positions often."
B. "You should breathe deeply and cough to help your lungs expand as much as
possible while you're in bed."
C. "Make sure that you stay hydrated and walk as soon as possible to avoid our having
to insert a chest tube."
lung compliance. Which of the following pathophysiologic processes is most likely to
be a contributor to her low lungcompliance?
A. The woman's lungs have more recoil than a healthy person's.
B. Her type II alveolar cells are producing a slight excess of surfactant.
C. Turbulent airflow is taking place in the patient's large airways.
D. Her thoracic cage is less flexible than when she was healthy.
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D. Her thoracic cage is less flexible than when she was healthy.
Due to complications, a male postoperative patient has been unable to mobilize for
several days following surgery and has developed atelectasis. Which of the following
processes would his care team anticipate with relation to his health problem?
A. Vasodilation in the alveolar vessels in the affected region of his lung
B. Increased workload for the left side of the patient's heart
C. Increased blood flow to the area of atelectasis
D. Redirection of blood flow away from the lung regions that are hypoxic
Give this one a try later!
D. Redirection of blood flow away from the lung regions that are hypoxic
A 51 yearold female patient who is 2 days postoperative on a surgical unit of a
hospital is at risk for developing atelectasis as a result of being largely immobile.
Which of the following teaching points by her nurse practitioner is most appropriate?
A. "Being in bed increases the risk of fluid accumulating between your lungs and their
lining, so it's important for you to change positions often."
B. "You should breathe deeply and cough to help your lungs expand as much as
possible while you're in bed."
C. "Make sure that you stay hydrated and walk as soon as possible to avoid our having
to insert a chest tube."
