Respiratory Exam 2 Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the role of surfactant?
A
lipoprotien that reduces surface tension in the alveoli
2
Q
define compliance
A
measure of expansibility of the lungs and thorax
3
Q
what’s hypercapnia, what conditions cause it?
A
hypercapnia is an increase in CO2 in the blood. distrubance in gas exchange causes it
4
Q
delineate lobar pneumonia from bronchopneumonia
A
lobar- involves entire lobe of lung, broncho- involves several lobules
5
Q
what is an incomplete expansion of a lung or portion of a lung?
A
atelectasis
6
Q
this is caused by any thoracic injury permitting accumulation of atmosphereic air
A
pneumothorax
7
Q
thisis bleeding in the pleural space
A
hemothorax
