Which of the Following Patients Have the Greatest Risk of Developing

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following patients have the greatest risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) after traumatic injury?

• A) A patient who has a closed head injury with a decreased level of consciousness
• B) A patient who has a fractured femur and is currently in traction
• C) A patient who has received large volumes of fluid and/or blood replacement
• D) A patient who has underlying chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Definitions:

Recall

The act of remembering or being able to bring back to mind an experience, fact, or piece of information.

Encoding

The method of changing data into a structure suitable for memory preservation.

Retention Measurement

The method of assessing the degree to which information or skills are maintained over time by an individual or group.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from the past without being explicitly prompted to do so.