Posted: August 16th, 2017

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?

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.