Understanding Atelectasis Quiz

What is atelectasis?

• A complete collapse of the heart

• A partial or complete collapse of the lung

• A swelling in the airway

• An infection in the lungs

Which part of the lungs are affected by atelectasis?

• Bronchi

• Alveoli

• Trachea

• Pleura

What can cause atelectasis in newborn infants?

• Surfactant deficiency

• Excessive oxygen

• Over-inflation of lungs

• Viral infection

How can surgical procedures lead to atelectasis?

• By increasing blood flow

• By causing shallow breathing

• By providing too much oxygen

• By inducing coughing

What is one of the most common treatments for atelectasis?

• Antibiotics

• Lung expansion therapy

• Pain management

• Oxygen therapy

Which of the following is NOT a cause of atelectasis?

• Mucus plug

• Lung tumor

• Asthma

• Pneumothorax

What is an incentive spirometer used for?

• Monitoring heart rate

• Treating infections

• Helping the patient take deep breaths

• Measuring blood pressure

What does significant atelectasis appear as on a chest radiograph?

• Lung overexpansion

• Lung opacification

• Lung inflammation

• Lung perforation

Who is at a higher risk for developing atelectasis?

• Infants only

• Young adults

• Smokers and the elderly

• Athletes

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Detailed surgical procedures

• An overview of atelectasis

• A history of respiratory therapy

• The anatomy of the lungs