What is the most common cause of ARDS? a. Sepsis b. Fat ...

[fahad]

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

[dreamfighter72]

Answer to Question 1

A
Sepsis is the most common cause of ARDS.

Answer to Question 2

B
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]

Excellent

[triiciiaa]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it