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ARDS: ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME/ ACUTE LUNG INJURY/EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ a group of disorders that has diverse causes but similary pathophysiology, symptoms and treatments - -acute respiratory distress syndrome acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards) is also called what? - -adult respiratory distress syndrome acute respiratory distress syndrome occurs because of what? - -acute lung injury ARDS occurs because of acute lung injury (ALI). The most common cause o...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) Answered with Complete Rationales 100% all correct! ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath.** 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3...

SAEM Test Practice Questions with Approved Answers | Latest 2023/2024 An elderly female presents to the emergency department with vomiting and abdominal pain. She has a history of a cholecystectomy about 5 years ago. On exam, she is significantly uncomfortable and nauseated. Lung and cardiovascular exam is normal. Abdominal exam shows diffuse tenderness, some distention with tympany, and an empty rectal vault. Vital signs are: HR 102 BP 145/86 RR 24 SpO2 96% RA Temp 99.9F You order an acu...

ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) Answered with Complete Rationales 100% all correct! ACUTE RESP DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) 1. The unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is bathing the client diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The bed is in a high position with the opposite side rail in the low position. Which action should the nurse implement? 1. Demonstrate the correct technique for giving a bed bath.** 2. Encourage the UAP to put the bed in the lowest position. 3...

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME [ARDS] EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS, RATED A+ *What happens during the fibrotic phase - -FIBROTIC HYALINE MEMBRANES FORM (SCAR TISSUE) RESPIRATORY ACIDOSIS OCCURS MODS (kidneys shut down, etc.) *What happens in shunting? - -There is a wide gas exchange. The pt is having difficulty breathing. Blood cannot give up its CO2. Oxygen has not diffused from the alveoli into the pulmonary circulation This is called, "Right to Left Pulmonary Shunting" (...

CCRN Questions and Answers A 56 yr-old male is admitted to the ICU with a blood pressure of 225/135 and complains of a headache and nausea. He reports he ran out of blood pressure meds three days ago, but also appears to be confused to the date and situation. What is the most appropriate treatment approach? -Correct Answer= Rapidly lower the diastolic pressure to 100 with IV antihypertensive meds, then continue to gradually reduce the diastolic pressure to 85 with oral antihypertensive meds. The...

PORTAGE LEARNING NURS 231 PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2023/ 2024 ALL EXAMS {LATEST UPDATE} A 72-year-old male is said to be in phase 2 of gout. He is obese and has a history of alcohol abuse. Develop a treatment plan including specific pharmacologic intervention and a non-pharmacologic recommendation to manage his disease. - ANSWER Phase 2 of gout is acute gout arthritis. The goal of treatment in this phase is to control inflammation and pain. Colchic...

In humans, ARS occurs after whole-body or significant (>60%) partial-body exposure to ____ delivered at a relatively high dose rate - Answer >1 Gy The most important event for the Acute Radiation Syndrome is - Answer CELL DEATH _____ are the most susceptible to radiation-induced cell death - Answer Highly proliferative cells of the bone marrow and gut The acute effects of damage to tissues that contain predominantly non-dividing cells become important only after doses of...

NCLEX Q"S ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS)/ EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ RATED A+ A nurse is assessing with multiple trauma who is at risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome. The nurse assesses for which earliest sign of acute respiratory distress syndrome? A. Bilateral wheezing B. Inspiratory crackles C. intercostal retractions D. Increased respiratory rate - -D. Increased respiratory rate Rationale: The earliest detectable sign of ARDS is an increased...

Final Exam: NSG123/ NSG 123 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Med Surg 1| Review with Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A- Herzing Q: What is systemic lupus erythematous? Answer: inflammatory autoimmune - affects nearly every organ -- can be life-threatening immune systems develops antibodies to body's own cells Q: Are white people more/less likely to have SLE? Man or woman more likey? Answer: Women (4-12x) White less likely - more Afr Amer, Hispan...