APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the definition of aspiration?
A
A swallowing disorder
B
Back flow of stomach contents into the mouth
C
Flushing the feeding tube with water
D
Inhaling fluid or an object into the lungs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aspiration is when something enters your airway or lungs by accident. It may be food, liquid, or some other material. This can cause serious health problems, such as pneumonia. Aspiration can happen when you have trouble swallowing normally.

Detailed explanation-2: -Aspiration means inhaling some kind of foreign object or substance into your airway. Usually, it’s food, saliva, or stomach contents that make their way into your lungs when you swallow, vomit, or experience heartburn.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aspirate (pronounced AS-pih-rayt) refers to the act of withdrawing the fluid, tissue, or other substance through a needle. It also refers to the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs. This can cause serious problems, such as pneumonia and other lung problems.

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