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1. What is the primary issue in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?
A) Excessive fluid in the lungs
B) Inadequate exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the lungs
C) Increased airway resistance
D) Airway obstruction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In ARDS, the lungs cannot effectively exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to severe
hypoxemia.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ARDS?
A) Hypoxemia even with 100% oxygen
B) Decreased pulmonary compliance
C) Increased lung sounds on auscultation
D) Non-cardiac-associated bilateral pulmonary edema
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In ARDS, lung sounds are often normal initially because edema first occurs in the interstitial
spaces, not the airways.
3. Which of the following interventions is recommended to prevent complications in a patient with
ARDS on mechanical ventilation?
A) Keep the head of the bed flat
B) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees
C) Limit oral hygiene
D) Reduce sedation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps improve lung expansion and reduce the risk of aspiration.
4. What is a common cause of respiratory failure?
A) Allergies
B) Bronchospasm
C) Exacerbation of COPD
D) Asthma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of
respiratory failure due to airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange.
A) Excessive fluid in the lungs
B) Inadequate exchange of oxygen for carbon dioxide in the lungs
C) Increased airway resistance
D) Airway obstruction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: In ARDS, the lungs cannot effectively exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide, leading to severe
hypoxemia.
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ARDS?
A) Hypoxemia even with 100% oxygen
B) Decreased pulmonary compliance
C) Increased lung sounds on auscultation
D) Non-cardiac-associated bilateral pulmonary edema
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In ARDS, lung sounds are often normal initially because edema first occurs in the interstitial
spaces, not the airways.
3. Which of the following interventions is recommended to prevent complications in a patient with
ARDS on mechanical ventilation?
A) Keep the head of the bed flat
B) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees
C) Limit oral hygiene
D) Reduce sedation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Elevating the head of the bed helps improve lung expansion and reduce the risk of aspiration.
4. What is a common cause of respiratory failure?
A) Allergies
B) Bronchospasm
C) Exacerbation of COPD
D) Asthma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common cause of
respiratory failure due to airway obstruction and impaired gas exchange.
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