Which of the Following Pressure Changes Correlates with Acute Bronchospasm

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pressure changes correlates with acute bronchospasm?

• A) Increase in P_plat, decrease in PIP
• B) No change in P_plat, increase in PIP
• C) No change in P_plat, decrease in PIP
• D) Decrease in P_plat, no change in PIP

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Definitions:

Pressure Injury

Damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, commonly known as a pressure ulcer or bed sore.

Slough

A term used in medicine to describe the process of shedding dead tissue from a wound or sore.

Pressure Injury

Pressure injury, also known as a pressure ulcer, is localized damage to the skin and underlying tissue, primarily caused by prolonged pressure or friction.

Full-Thickness Wound

A wound that penetrates through the dermis, epidermis, and into the deeper layers of skin, potentially including muscle and bone.