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Which of the following is a clinical feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Which of the following is a clinical feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
- Chest pain
- Severe dyspnea (correct)
- Coughing
- Fever
What is the annual incidence of ARDS prior to the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the annual incidence of ARDS prior to the COVID-19 pandemic?
- 60 cases/100,000 population (correct)
- 100 cases/100,000 population
- 10 cases/100,000 population
- 30 cases/100,000 population
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of ARDS?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of ARDS?
- Asthma (correct)
- Trauma
- Pneumonia
- Sepsis
What is the most frequently reported surgical condition in ARDS patients with trauma?
What is the most frequently reported surgical condition in ARDS patients with trauma?
Which of the following is a key goal in the management of ICU patients?
Which of the following is a key goal in the management of ICU patients?
Which clinical variable is NOT associated with the development of ARDS?
Which clinical variable is NOT associated with the development of ARDS?
What is the potential harm of mechanical ventilation?
What is the potential harm of mechanical ventilation?
What is the recommended tidal volume for patients with ARDS?
What is the recommended tidal volume for patients with ARDS?
What is the increased risk of developing ARDS for trauma patients with an APACHE II score ≥16?
What is the increased risk of developing ARDS for trauma patients with an APACHE II score ≥16?
What is the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in ARDS?
What is the purpose of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in ARDS?
Which phase of the natural history of ARDS is characterized by the accumulation of edema fluid in the interstitial and alveolar spaces?
Which phase of the natural history of ARDS is characterized by the accumulation of edema fluid in the interstitial and alveolar spaces?
What is the characteristic radiographic finding in ARDS?
What is the characteristic radiographic finding in ARDS?
Which of the following is a common disorder in the differential diagnosis of ARDS?
Which of the following is a common disorder in the differential diagnosis of ARDS?
During which phase of ARDS do patients experience dyspnea, tachypnea, and hypoxemia?
During which phase of ARDS do patients experience dyspnea, tachypnea, and hypoxemia?
What histological changes are seen in the fibrotic phase of ARDS?
What histological changes are seen in the fibrotic phase of ARDS?
What is the increased risk associated with lung biopsy evidence for pulmonary fibrosis in any phase of ARDS?
What is the increased risk associated with lung biopsy evidence for pulmonary fibrosis in any phase of ARDS?
Which maneuver requires a critical care team that is experienced in 'proning'?
Which maneuver requires a critical care team that is experienced in 'proning'?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation has not been proven beneficial over standard modes of ventilation in ARDS management?
Which mode of mechanical ventilation has not been proven beneficial over standard modes of ventilation in ARDS management?
Which therapy has not been shown to improve survival or decrease time on mechanical ventilation in ARDS?
Which therapy has not been shown to improve survival or decrease time on mechanical ventilation in ARDS?
What is the hospital mortality estimate for severe ARDS according to the LUNG SAFE trial?
What is the hospital mortality estimate for severe ARDS according to the LUNG SAFE trial?
Which of the following is often documented 5 years after ARDS?
Which of the following is often documented 5 years after ARDS?
When caring for ARDS survivors, what potential burden of psychological problems should healthcare providers be aware of?
When caring for ARDS survivors, what potential burden of psychological problems should healthcare providers be aware of?
What is the recommended chapter for information regarding COVID prognosis and recovery?
What is the recommended chapter for information regarding COVID prognosis and recovery?
What is the timeframe when exercise limitation and decreased physical quality of life are often documented after ARDS?
What is the timeframe when exercise limitation and decreased physical quality of life are often documented after ARDS?
Which of the following is NOT a potential psychological problem in ARDS survivors and family caregivers?
Which of the following is NOT a potential psychological problem in ARDS survivors and family caregivers?
What is the typical outcome of physical function assessment 5 years after ARDS?
What is the typical outcome of physical function assessment 5 years after ARDS?
Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for ARDS mortality?
Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor for ARDS mortality?
Which therapy is NOT recommended for ARDS based on clinical evidence against efficacy?
Which therapy is NOT recommended for ARDS based on clinical evidence against efficacy?
Which patients with ARDS are more likely to have a higher survival rate?
Which patients with ARDS are more likely to have a higher survival rate?
Which parameter of lung injury has little additional value in predicting ARDS mortality?
Which parameter of lung injury has little additional value in predicting ARDS mortality?
