NURS 3304 Respiratory Flashcards
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Normal V/Q ratio
Ans: 0.8-1.0
Primary function of surfactant
Ans: Reduces alveolar surface tension, increases lung
compliance, prevents alveolar collapse.
Lung more prone to aspiration
Ans: Right lung (especially lower/middle lobes) — right main
bronchus is straighter and wider.
Obstructive lung disease
Ans: "Trouble getting air OUT" due to airway narrowing or
obstruction.
Restrictive lung disease
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