Question

question 25
which medical condition involves collection of air in the pleural cavity, causing the lung to collapse?
a pneumothorax
b pneumoconiosis
c pleuritis
d pleurisy

Explanation:

• Option A: Pneumothorax is defined as the collection of air in the pleural cavity, which leads to lung collapse.
• Option B: Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhalation of dust, not air in pleural cavity.
• Option C: Pleuritis (or pleurisy) is inflammation of the pleura, not air collection causing lung collapse.
• Option D: "Pleurtisy" is likely a misspelling, and correct pleurisy is inflammation, not air - related lung collapse.

Answer:

A. pneumothorax