Chapter 2.2 (Part 5)

Question 1

• the collapse of either lungs or alveolus.
• Collapse alveoli are airless and therefore do not participate in gas exchange.
• This results in a reduction in the surface area
  available for diffusion, and respiration is
  decreased

Answer 1

Atelectasis

Question 2

collapse alveoli at
birth

Answer 2

Primary Atelectasis

Question 3

collapse of previously expanded alveoli

Answer 3

Secondary Atelectasis

Question 4

Causes of Atelectasis

Answer 4

1. Obstruction of the Bronchus
2. Compression of the Lung
3. Loss of Pulmonary Surfactant

Question 5

Types of atelectasis

Answer 5

Compression
Absorption

Question 6

Occurs outside the alveoli

Answer 6

COmpression

Question 7

There is no gas exchange
There is blockage in the main
stem alveoli

Answer 7

Absorption

Question 8

Assessment FIndings

Answer 8

1. S/S absent
2. Dyspnea
3. Cyanosis
4. Decreased breath sound on affected side
5. Dullness upon percussion

Question 9

Diagnostic Test

Answer 9

Bronchoscopy
chest xray
PO2 decreased

Question 10

Assessment

Answer 10

Diminished breath sounds
Dyspnea and cyanosis
Fever and other s/s of infection
Rapid pulse

Question 11

Treatment

Answer 11

Vigorous coughing and CPT
Antibiotic
Bronchoscopy
PEEP and IPPB

Question 12

Client education

Answer 12

Prevent Aspiration
Encourage pt to cough and deep breathing excrs
Turn pt frequently to stimulate cough
Early ambulation
Administer meds; cpt, nebu, anitbiotic