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serike

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ARDS can result from the inhalation of all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. FIO2 >0.60 for prolonged exposure.
  b. nitrogen dioxide.
  c. very dry air.
  d. chlorine gas.

Question 2

Which of the following pulmonary changes are associated with ARDS?
 
  1. Abnormal surfactant
  2. Interstitial edema
  3. Decreased shunt
  4. Narrowing of the alveolar-capillary membrane
  a. 1, 2
  b. 3, 4
  c. 1, 3
  d. 1, 2, 3

Question 3

The chest radiograph finding indicative of severe ARDS is:
 
  a. ground-glass appearance of the lungs.
  b. pleural effusion.
  c. bilateral hyperinflation of the lungs.
  d. tracheal deviation.



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Answer to Question 1

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Inhaling very dry air may be irritating to the upper airway but will not cause ARDS.

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

A
A ground-glass appearance is seen on the chest radiograph when severe ARDS is present.



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