Next to the Pulmonary Function Studies Listed, Match the Findings

question 36

Multiple Choice

Next to the pulmonary function studies listed, match the findings listed below that typically develop in patients who have postoperative atlectasis. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-FRC

• A)Normal
• B)Decreases
• C)Increases
• D)Normal or decreased
• E)Normal or increased

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Definitions:

Ureter

Tubular structure conducting urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities (such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach) that secretes mucus.

Fibrous Coat

A dense tissue layer that provides protective covering or support in various organs and structures in the body.

Liters

Liters are a unit of volume in the metric system, equivalent to one cubic decimeter or 1000 cubic centimeters, commonly used to measure liquids.