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What is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
What is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
- Decreased pulmonary artery vasoconstriction
- Enhanced gas exchange in the alveoli
- Capillary endothelial injury (correct)
- Increased lung compliance
Which group of patients is more susceptible to developing ARDS?
Which group of patients is more susceptible to developing ARDS?
- Elderly individuals with no comorbidities
- Infants born pre-term (correct)
- Individuals with strong lung immunity
- Adults with healthy respiratory systems
What is one common factor among the conditions that can cause ARDS?
What is one common factor among the conditions that can cause ARDS?
- Low red blood cell count
- Severe dehydration
- Heart valve abnormalities
- Inhalation of toxic chemicals (correct)
What is the prognosis of ARDS in general?
What is the prognosis of ARDS in general?
What is the most significant challenge in treating ARDS?
What is the most significant challenge in treating ARDS?
What physiological change occurs in the lungs of ARDS patients?
What physiological change occurs in the lungs of ARDS patients?
What are the main lung diseases in COVID-19 patients mentioned in the text?
What are the main lung diseases in COVID-19 patients mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is classified as a non-severe case of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization?
Which of the following is classified as a non-severe case of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization?
Which condition is characterized by respiratory system shutdown?
Which condition is characterized by respiratory system shutdown?
What percentage of COVID-19 cases exhibit critical or severe symptoms according to the text?
What percentage of COVID-19 cases exhibit critical or severe symptoms according to the text?
Which is NOT a risk factor mentioned for severe impact of COVID-19?
Which is NOT a risk factor mentioned for severe impact of COVID-19?
In COVID-19 patients, what clinical presentation requires life-sustaining therapies according to the text?
In COVID-19 patients, what clinical presentation requires life-sustaining therapies according to the text?
