Question

what is the term for atelectasis affecting an entire lung or a significant portion of it?
subsegmental atelectasis
lobar atelectasis
segmental atelectasis
partial atelectasis

Explanation:

• Subsegmental atelectasis affects small lung segments.
• Segmental atelectasis affects a single lung segment.
• Partial atelectasis is a general term not specific to a large portion.
• Lobar atelectasis specifically refers to atelectasis of an entire lung lobe (a significant portion).

Answer:

Lobar atelectasis