Atelectasis Can Cause a Shunt-Producing Ventilation-Perfusion Mismatch

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Multiple Choice

Atelectasis can cause a shunt-producing ventilation-perfusion mismatch.Which pathophysiologic mechanism explains how this occurs?

• A) An alveolus that is receiving perfusion exceeding ventilation
• B) An alveolus that is receiving ventilation exceeding perfusion
• C) An alveolus that is receiving ventilation but not perfusion
• D) An alveolus that is not receiving perfusion or ventilation

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