An Incomplete Expansion or Collapse of a Lung for Any

Question

An incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung for any reason is called
A) pneumothorax
B) hemothorax
C) atelectasis
D) pleurisy

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis is the medical term for the incomplete expansion or collapse of a lung for any reason, such as a blockage of a bronchus or pneumonia. Pneumothorax and hemothorax are conditions in which air or blood, respectively, accumulate in the pleural space around the lungs, while pleurisy is inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest cavity.