Which of the Following Shows a Correct Cause and Effect

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows a correct cause and effect sequence in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

• A) Impaired alveolar compliance causing decreased surfactant production
• B) Alveolocapillary membrane injury causing a massive inflammatory response
• C) Hyaline membrane formation and fibrosis causing pulmonary edema
• D) Increased alveolocapillary membrane permeability causing metabolic acidosis

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Definitions:

Profile Sign

A clinical indicator used to assess finger clubbing by viewing the fingers from the side to detect any abnormal curvature or swelling.

Early Clubbing

The initial phase of clubbing, where there are subtle changes in the angle between the nail and the nail bed, often related to various medical conditions.

Barrel Chest

A condition characterized by an increased anteroposterior diameter of the chest, often due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or congenital disorders.

Great Saphenous Vein

The longest vein in the body, running along the length of the leg, used often as a site for grafts in coronary artery bypass surgery.