According to the Berlin Definition of ARDS, What Does a PaO₂/FIO₂

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to the Berlin definition of ARDS, what does a PaO₂/FIO₂ ratio of 150 mm Hg indicate for a patient on mechanical ventilation with a PEEP of 10 cm H₂O?

• A) Normal lungs
• B) Mild ARDS
• C) Moderate ARDS
• D) Severe ARDS

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Definitions:

Bichromat

An individual with the ability to perceive only two of the three primary colors due to a form of color vision deficiency.

Monochromat

A person who is sensitive to black and white only and hence color–blind.

Sensitization

An increase in responsiveness to a stimulus following its repeated presentation, often leading to the enhancement of a response.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane in the cochlea of the inner ear; it plays a crucial role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound waves.