A Patient Has a Tumor Blocking the Left Mainstem Bronchus

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient has a tumor blocking the left mainstem bronchus. What additional factor would favor the development of atelectasis?

• A) Breathing a nitric oxide mix (iNO)
• B) Breathing a helium/oxygen mix (heliox)
• C) Breathing a high percentage of oxygen
• D) Breathing a low percentage of oxygen

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Definitions:

Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that are responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals.

Vestibular Sacs

Structures in the inner ear that help maintain balance by sensing changes in head position, contributing to the vestibular system.

Olfactory Receptors

Specialized nerve cells in the nose involved in detecting and identifying different odors.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear or the nerve pathways from the ear to the brain.