The Respiratory Therapist Should Expect Which of the Following Findings

question 18

Multiple Choice

The respiratory therapist should expect which of the following findings while ventilating a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

• A) An elevated plateau pressure (P_plateau)
• B) A decreased elastic resistance
• C) A low peak inspiratory pressure (PIP)
• D) A large transairway pressure (P_TA)gradient

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Definitions:

Eyelids

Fleshy covers that protect the eye and spread tears over it to keep it moist, opening and closing for blinking and sleeping.

Inner Surface

The inner surface refers to the internal side or lining of an organ or structure within the body.

Macula

A specialized region in the center of the retina responsible for high-acuity vision, crucial for tasks like reading and driving.

Posterior Retina

The back part of the retina, sensitive to light and responsible for converting it into neural signals for visual recognition.