After Open Heart Surgery, a Patient Has Developed Bronchitis with Increased

question 8

Multiple Choice

After open heart surgery, a patient has developed bronchitis with increased secretions and atelectasis. What respiratory therapy procedure(s) should initially be recommended?
1) Chest physical therapy
2) Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
3) Incentive spirometry
4) Inhaled sympathomimetic medication

• A) 3
• B) 2, 4
• C) 1, 3
• D) 1, 2, 4

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Definitions:

Gap Junctions

Gap junctions are specialized intercellular connections that facilitate the direct transfer of ions and molecules between neighboring cells.

Striations

Parallel lines or grooves on a surface, often found in muscle fibers and certain crystals.

Myofibril

A long, slender contractile structure within muscle cells, composed of repeating units called sarcomeres, which are responsible for muscle contraction.