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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Initiation and Modification of Interventions

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Which of the following can be a direct cause of lung trauma, potentially resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome?
  1. Aspiration
  2. Pulmonary contusion
  3. Septic shock
  4. Drug overdose
Explanation
Answers: A and B-Direct causes of lung trauma that can result in ARDS are aspiration and pulmonary contusion.

Septic shock and drug overdose are indirect causes of lung trauma that can result in ARDS. ARDS is a condition that develops when the body is not properly oxygenated. It leads to fluid buildup in the alveoli which prevents oxygen from passing into the bloodstream. One out of every three patients treated for ARDS will not survive.
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