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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?

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?

Low red blood cell count

Severe dehydration

Heart valve abnormalities

Inhalation of toxic chemicals (correct)

What is the prognosis of ARDS in general?

High mortality rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant challenge in treating ARDS?

Availability of effective therapeutic modalities Signup and view all the answers

What physiological change occurs in the lungs of ARDS patients?

Decreased compliance of the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What are the main lung diseases in COVID-19 patients mentioned in the text?

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and lung failure Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is characterized by respiratory system shutdown?

ARDS Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of COVID-19 cases exhibit critical or severe symptoms according to the text?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a risk factor mentioned for severe impact of COVID-19?

Mechanical ventilation therapy Signup and view all the answers

In COVID-19 patients, what clinical presentation requires life-sustaining therapies according to the text?

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Signup and view all the answers