Widespread Atelectasis,non-Cardiogenic Pulmonary Edema,and Diffuse,fluffy Alveolar Infiltrates on Chest Radiograph

question 27

Multiple Choice

Widespread atelectasis,non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema,and diffuse,fluffy alveolar infiltrates on chest radiograph are characteristic of

• A) acute respiratory distress syndrome.
• B) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• C) asthma.
• D) cor pulmonale.

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Definitions:

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle located on the side of the thigh, important for knee extension and stabilizing the leg.

Deltoid Muscle

A large triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, involved in arm rotation and lifting.

Dorsogluteal

An area of the buttocks used as a site for intramuscular injections, though less favored due to proximity to major nerves.

IV Piggyback

A method of administering medication where a secondary IV container is connected to the primary IV line to infuse medication, typically at a prescribed interval.