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Closure or collapse of alveoli resulting in reduced alveolar ventilation. Atelectasis
Atelectasis that is not detectable on chest X-ray. Microatelectasis
Atelectasis involving loss of segmental, lobar, or overall lung volume. Macroatelectasis
Most commonly detected type of atelectasis. Acute atelectasis
Deep breathing exercises should be performed every ________ hours to prevent atelectasis. 2 hours
Therapy using a one-way valve system that provides expiratory resistance. Positive Expiratory Pressure (PEP) Therapy
: Inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by a microbial agent. Pneumonia
Two major categories of pneumonia. Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)
Most common cause of Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pneumonia common in children and young adults transmitted through respiratory droplets. Mycoplasma pneumonia
Common pneumonia pathogen in older adults with comorbid illnesses. Haemophilus influenzae
Another term for Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. Nosocomial pneumonia
Pneumonia symptoms occurring more than ________ hours after hospital admission indicate HAP. 48 hours
Pneumonia commonly seen in debilitated patients. Pseudomonal pneumonia
Pneumonia caused by inhalation of organisms. Staphylococcal pneumonia
Entry of endogenous or exogenous substances into the lower airway causing pneumonia. Aspiration pneumonia
Pneumonia involving a substantial portion of one or both lungs. Lobar pneumonia
Patchy pneumonia originating in bronchi and extending to adjacent lung tissue. Bronchopneumonia
Blue discoloration of lips and nail beds seen in severe pneumonia. Central cyanosis
Difficulty breathing while lying flat. Orthopnea
Diagnostic test used to identify bacteremia in pneumonia. Blood culture
Examination used to obtain respiratory specimens directly from airways. Bronchoscopy
Infectious disease that primarily affects the lung parenchyma. Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB)
Test used to determine exposure to the TB bacillus. Mantoux Test
Amount of PPD injected during Mantoux test. 0.1 mL
Mantoux test results are read after ________ 48–72 hours
Mantoux result considered not significant. 0–4 mm
Mantoux result significant in high-risk individuals. 5 mm
TB Classification: No exposure and no infection. Class 0
TB Classification: Exposure but no evidence of infection. Class 1
TB Classification: Latent infection without disease. Class 2
TB Classification: Clinically active disease. Class 3
TB Classification: Disease not clinically active. Class 4
TB Classification: Suspected disease, diagnosis pending. Class 5
Anti-TB medication that should be taken on an empty stomach and requires avoidance of tyramine-rich foods. Isoniazid (INH)
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