In assessing a patient with RDS, the respiratory therapist would ...

[jazziefee]

In assessing a patient with RDS, the respiratory therapist would expect to find all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. intercostal retractions.
  b. acrocyanosis.
  c. flaring nostrils.
  d. wheezing.
  e. cyanosis.

Question 2

Which of the following is/are considered noncardiogenic cause(s) of increased capillary permeability?
 
  1. Therapeutic lung radiation
  2. Cigarette smoke
  3. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
  4. Inhaled phosgene
  a. 1
  b. 2, 3
  c. 1, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

[itsakadoozi]

Answer to Question 1

D
The following signs may be found in an infant with RDS: intercostal retractions, substernal retraction and abdominal distention (seesaw movement), acrocyanosis mottling and cyanosis of the dependent portions of the thoracic and abdominal areas, flaring nostrils, bronchial (or harsh) breath sounds, fine crackles, and cyanosis. Wheezing would not be expected because bronchospasm is not part of the pathophysiology of RDS.

Answer to Question 2

C
Among the many causes of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema are therapeutic lung radiation, ARDS, and inhaled phosgene. Cigarette smoke is associated with lung cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but does not cause increased capillary permeability.

[jazziefee]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[steff9894]

Excellent