Which of the Following Predisposes to Postoperative Aspiration

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following predisposes to postoperative aspiration?

• A)reduced pressure of the abdominal organs on the diaphragm
• B)depression of the vomiting center by anesthetics and analgesics
• C)depression of the cough and swallow reflexes by drugs
• D)lack of food intake for the previous 24 hours

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

a physical barrier through which substances are separated based on size or charge during the filtration process, often found in the kidneys.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that form part of the filtration barrier, helping to filter blood and form urine.

Capillary Endothelium

The thin layer of endothelial cells that line the interior surface of capillaries, facilitating the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.

Basement Membrane

Specialized extracellular material located at the base of epithelial cells and separating them from the underlying connective tissues.