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Which of the following is NOT a typical risk factor for developing ARDS?
Which of the following is NOT a typical risk factor for developing ARDS?
- Bone fractures (correct)
- Neurological injuries
- Fluid overload
- Sepsis
What occurs during the second phase of ARDS?
What occurs during the second phase of ARDS?
- Aggregation of platelets decreases
- Surfactant production is enhanced
- Damage to the alveolar capillary membrane (correct)
- Increased blood flow to the lungs
Which assessment finding is characteristic of ARDS?
Which assessment finding is characteristic of ARDS?
- Hypoventilation
- Decreased breath sounds (correct)
- Increased lung volumes
- Bradycardia
What is a common intervention for managing ARDS?
What is a common intervention for managing ARDS?
Which diagnostic finding is associated with ARDS?
Which diagnostic finding is associated with ARDS?
What is the immediate intervention to take for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning?
What is the immediate intervention to take for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with a carbon monoxide level of 31-40%?
Which of the following symptoms is associated with a carbon monoxide level of 31-40%?
Which environmental factor is NOT associated with the growth of Histoplasma capsulatum?
Which environmental factor is NOT associated with the growth of Histoplasma capsulatum?
What is a common diagnostic finding in a patient with Histoplasmosis?
What is a common diagnostic finding in a patient with Histoplasmosis?
Which medication is primarily used as an antifungal agent for treating Histoplasmosis?
Which medication is primarily used as an antifungal agent for treating Histoplasmosis?
What complication is associated with the use of Amphotericin B in treatment?
What complication is associated with the use of Amphotericin B in treatment?
What is the most effective way to prevent the inhalation of Histoplasma spores when cleaning areas like chicken coops?
What is the most effective way to prevent the inhalation of Histoplasma spores when cleaning areas like chicken coops?
What assessment finding indicates a carbon monoxide level of 11-20%?
What assessment finding indicates a carbon monoxide level of 11-20%?
What is the primary action of leukotriene modifiers in asthma management?
What is the primary action of leukotriene modifiers in asthma management?
Which of the following is a key assessment during an acute asthma attack?
Which of the following is a key assessment during an acute asthma attack?
What is the primary function of bronchodilators in medical management?
What is the primary function of bronchodilators in medical management?
Which symptom is characteristic of chronic bronchitis?
Which symptom is characteristic of chronic bronchitis?
What is a common risk factor for developing COPD?
What is a common risk factor for developing COPD?
Which type of medication is classified as an anticholinergic?
Which type of medication is classified as an anticholinergic?
What is an irreversible consequence of COPD?
What is an irreversible consequence of COPD?
What potential issue can arise from administering supplemental oxygen to patients with chronic hypercapnia?
What potential issue can arise from administering supplemental oxygen to patients with chronic hypercapnia?
What assessment finding is associated with emphysema?
What assessment finding is associated with emphysema?
Corticosteroids in respiratory care are primarily used for which purpose?
Corticosteroids in respiratory care are primarily used for which purpose?
What should be monitored in patients receiving respiratory treatment?
What should be monitored in patients receiving respiratory treatment?
What is an important nursing management strategy for asthma patients?
What is an important nursing management strategy for asthma patients?
Which type of emphysema is most commonly associated with smokers?
Which type of emphysema is most commonly associated with smokers?
Mucolytics and expectorants are used to achieve what outcome?
Mucolytics and expectorants are used to achieve what outcome?
Which respiratory intervention aims to improve gas exchange by encouraging prolonged exhalation?
Which respiratory intervention aims to improve gas exchange by encouraging prolonged exhalation?
What is the benefit of using small, frequent feedings in patients with respiratory issues?
What is the benefit of using small, frequent feedings in patients with respiratory issues?
What is the primary method used to manage symptoms of sarcoidosis?
What is the primary method used to manage symptoms of sarcoidosis?
Which of the following is a common diagnostic tool for identifying sarcoidosis?
Which of the following is a common diagnostic tool for identifying sarcoidosis?
What complication is commonly associated with pneumoconiosis?
What complication is commonly associated with pneumoconiosis?
What substance primarily causes silicosis?
What substance primarily causes silicosis?
Which symptom is associated with advanced cases of pneumoconiosis?
Which symptom is associated with advanced cases of pneumoconiosis?
What is a key feature of asbestosis?
What is a key feature of asbestosis?
In the context of occupational lung diseases, how can symptoms of coal worker's pneumoconiosis manifest?
In the context of occupational lung diseases, how can symptoms of coal worker's pneumoconiosis manifest?
What should be prioritized in the management of pneumoconiosis?
What should be prioritized in the management of pneumoconiosis?
