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fahad

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What is the most common cause of ARDS?
 
  a. Sepsis
  b. Fat embolism
  c. Inhalation of irritants
  d. Aspiration of gastric contents

Question 2

Which of the following protocols would be indicated when a patient with increased alveolar-capillary membrane thickening has increased opacity on the chest radiograph, bronchial breath sounds, and a dull percussion note?
 
  a. Aerosolized medication protocol
  b. Lung expansion protocol
  c. Oxygen therapy protocol
  d. Bronchopulmonary hygiene protocol



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dreamfighter72

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Answer to Question 1

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Sepsis is the most common cause of ARDS.

Answer to Question 2

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Increased opacity on the chest radiograph, bronchial breath sounds, and a dull percussion note would result from increased lung density. Therapeutic hyperinflation modalities via the lung expansion protocol would be indicated.




fahad

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


carlsona147

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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