Which of the Following Is the Primary Cause of Atelectasis

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary cause of atelectasis in premature neonates?

• A) Pneumothorax
• B) Deficiency of surfactant
• C) Compression of the lungs from outside
• D) Resorption of air distal to bronchial obstruction
• E) Empyema

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Definitions:

Stimulation

The action of applying a stimulus to a nerve, muscle, or psychological state, thereby inducing a specific response.

Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, often starting in the jaw and then spreading to the rest of the body.

All-Or-None Contraction

A principle stating that a muscle fiber contracts completely or not at all.

Atrophied

Refers to the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body, typically as a result of degeneration of cells or lack of use.