"Loose atelectasis," or compression atelectasis, is most often associated with _____________
a. ALI
b. ARDS
c. anesthesia
d. pulmonary fibrosis
ANS: C
Compression atelectasis, the result of gravitational pressure from lung and heart tissue, often oc-curs with anesthesia.
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A. application. B. icon. C. database. D. word processor.
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