Question

multiple choice question
cicatricial atelectasis occurs secondary to:
please select your answer...
a bronchial obstruction by mucus
b chronic scarring or fibrosis pulling lung tissue
c pleural effusion
d reduced surfactant

Explanation:

Cicatricial atelectasis is caused by chronic scarring or fibrosis that pulls on the lung tissue. Bronchial obstruction by mucus is more related to obstructive atelectasis. Pleural effusion can cause compressive atelectasis. Reduced surfactant is associated with conditions like neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.

Answer:

B. Chronic scarring or fibrosis pulling lung tissue