Which of the following terms refers to lung tissue that has
become more solid in nature due to a collapse of alveoli or infectious
process?
a) Consolidation
Consolidation occurs during an infectious process such as pneumonia.
b) Atelectasis
Atelectasis refers to collapse or airless condition of the alveoli caused
by hypoventilation, obstruction to the airways, or compression.
c) Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis refers to chronic dilation of a bronchi or bronchi in
which the dilated airway becomes saccular and a medium for chronic
infection.
d) Empyema
Empyema refers to accumulation of purulent material in the pleural
space.
become more solid in nature due to a collapse of alveoli or infectious
process?
a) Consolidation
Consolidation occurs during an infectious process such as pneumonia.
b) Atelectasis
Atelectasis refers to collapse or airless condition of the alveoli caused
by hypoventilation, obstruction to the airways, or compression.
c) Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis refers to chronic dilation of a bronchi or bronchi in
which the dilated airway becomes saccular and a medium for chronic
infection.
d) Empyema
Empyema refers to accumulation of purulent material in the pleural
space.