LUNGS

Question 1

types of ATELECTASIS

Answer 1

1. RESORPTION
2. COMPRESSION
3. CONTRACTION

Question 2

define atelectasis

Answer 2

inability of lungs to expands (infant)
lung collapse (adult)

Question 3

resorption atelectasis

Answer 3

due to obstruction
trapped oxygen gets resorbed
blood flow is unaffected
*mediastinum shifts toward collapsed lung

Question 4

contraction atelectasis

Answer 4

fibrotic changes prevent full expansion

Question 5

“heart failure’ cells

Answer 5

hemosiderin laden macrophages

seen in PULMONARY HTN

Question 6

histological manifestation of ALI + ARDS

Answer 6

DAD

diffuse alveolar damage

Question 7

what two barriers make up the alveolar capillary membrane

Answer 7

1. vasculature ENDOTHELIUM

2. alveoli EPITHELIUM