1. What is atelecstasis?:
Answer chronic/acute sudden closure or gradual closure or col- lapse of the alveoli.
2. Vague signs and chronic signs of atelecstasis:
Answer
vague:tachycardic, tachypnea, pain from lungs
chronic: high fever, warm skin, inflammation
3. First line interventionsfor atelectasis:
Answer
- helping them move around (ambulating more/staying mobile decreases respiratory
depression)
- incentive spirometer
- managing secretions (coughing/suctioning/chest physiotherapy)
4. Second line interventions for atelectasis:
Answer
- intubation
- mechanical ventilation
5. Risk Factors ofTuberculosis:
Answer
- those that live in close proximity to others/crowded environments; prison, homeless
shelter
- travelers to high-risk contaminated areas
- area where there is no advanced medical sciences/lack of vaccines
- those that work with TB patients
comorbities, substance abuse, immunocompromised, institutionalization
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