Identify Diagnostic Criteria for ARDS.(Select All That Apply.)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Identify diagnostic criteria for ARDS.(Select all that apply.)

• A) Bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray study
• B) Decreased cardiac output
• C) PaO₂/ FiO₂ ratio of less than 200
• D) Pulmonary artery occlusion pressure (PAOP) of more than 18 mm Hg
• E) PAOP less than 18 mm Hg

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Definitions:

Hypnagogic Hallucinations

Vivid perceptual experiences that occur at the onset of sleep, often involving visual, auditory, or tactile sensations.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by fast movements of the eyes, during which vivid dreams commonly occur; it is a critical part of the sleep cycle linked to emotional and cognitive well-being.

Sleep Spindles

Sudden bursts of oscillatory brain activity visible on an EEG that occur during stage 2 of sleep and are believed to be involved in memory consolidation and learning processes.

Nonconscious Process

A psychological process that occurs outside of conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without our direct knowledge.