Atelectasis and Pulmonary Complications Quiz
Test your knowledge on atelectasis, its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Explore potential complications and risk factors in respiratory medicine.
#1
What is atelectasis?
Inflammation of the bronchioles
Collapse or closure of the lung's air sacs
An infection of the alveoli
An enlargement of the bronchi
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of atelectasis?
Prolonged bed rest
General anesthesia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pulmonary embolism
#3
Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of atelectasis?
Regular exercise
Smoking cessation
Older age
High-fiber diet
#4
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of atelectasis?
Hypoxemia
Respiratory failure
Pneumothorax
Pulmonary embolism
#5
What is the most common symptom of atelectasis?
Coughing up blood
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Low-grade fever
#6
Which imaging technique is typically used to diagnose atelectasis?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
Ultrasound
X-ray
#7
Which of the following conditions is NOT a potential complication of atelectasis?
Pneumonia
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary hypertension
#8
What is the term for a condition in which there is a collapse of a portion of the lung due to an obstruction of the airway?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Pneumothorax
Bronchiectasis
Atelectasis
#9
Which of the following positions is commonly used to prevent atelectasis in hospitalized patients?
Supine position
Prone position
Sitting position
Fetal position
#10
What is the primary treatment for atelectasis?
Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilators
Physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises
#11
What is the term for atelectasis occurring after surgery?
Postoperative atelectasis
Surgical pneumothorax
Perioperative edema
Anesthetic collapse
#12
What is the primary mechanism responsible for the development of atelectasis in neonates?
Decreased surfactant production
Airway obstruction
Infection
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
#13
What is the term for atelectasis that develops in premature infants due to insufficient surfactant production?
Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS)
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
Apnea of prematurity
Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)
#14
Which of the following is a potential consequence of atelectasis in the long term?
Pulmonary fibrosis
Emphysema
Pulmonary hypertension
Lung cancer
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