12 Questions
What is a characteristic feature of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Capillary endothelial injury
Which group of patients is more susceptible to developing ARDS?
Infants born pre-term
What is one common factor among the conditions that can cause ARDS?
Inhalation of toxic chemicals
What is the prognosis of ARDS in general?
High mortality rate
What is the most significant challenge in treating ARDS?
Availability of effective therapeutic modalities
What physiological change occurs in the lungs of ARDS patients?
Decreased compliance of the lungs
What are the main lung diseases in COVID-19 patients mentioned in the text?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and lung failure
Which of the following is classified as a non-severe case of COVID-19 by the World Health Organization?
Symptomatic patients without evidence of viral pneumonia and hypoxia
Which condition is characterized by respiratory system shutdown?
ARDS
What percentage of COVID-19 cases exhibit critical or severe symptoms according to the text?
5%
Which is NOT a risk factor mentioned for severe impact of COVID-19?
Mechanical ventilation therapy
In COVID-19 patients, what clinical presentation requires life-sustaining therapies according to the text?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Test your knowledge about COVID-19 by learning brief information such as Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and lung failure associated with the virus. Explore the severity levels classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) for COVID-19 infections.
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