pato 1

in what phase of ARDS does decrease blood flow and fluid in the alveoli damage surfactant and impair the cell’s ability to produce more surfactant?

• Phase 4

• Phase 1

• Phase 3

• Phase 2

what condition occurs when alveolar sacs or entire lung segments expand incompletely, producing partial or complete lung collapse?

• Cyanosis

• Atelectasis

• Hypoxemia

• Bronchiectasis

mast cell stabilizers are used in the treatment of asthma to:

• Block acetylcholine

• Liquefy secretions

• Decrease bronchoconstriction

• Block acute obstructive effects of antigen exposure

SARS is caused by:

• Deficiency of alpha-antitrypsin

• Adenocarcinoma

• Coronavirus

• Mycobacterium

which respiratory disease is characterised by chronic inflammation of the airways, leading to coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath?

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Pneumonia

• Emphysema

what condition discussed in this chapter is considered to be a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?

• Emphysema

• Pneumothorax

• Bronchitis

• Influenza

what is the term for the process of breathing in oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide from the body?

• Respiration

• Oxygenation

• Inhalation

• Exhalation

which respiratory disease is caused by the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium?

• Tuberculosis

• Bronchitis

• Lung cancer

• Asthma