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Which respiratory signs are indicative of ARDS?
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Dyspnea, rapid and shallow breathing, substernal retractions, and lung crackles due to fluid.
Explain why prone positioning might be used for a patient with ARF.
Prone positioning can improve oxygenation by redistributing blood flow and assisting in lung expansion.
What are bronchodilators and corticosteroids used for in the context of ARF?
Bronchodilators are used to open airways and corticosteroids to reduce inflammation in ARF treatment.
List at least three risk factors associated with ARDS.
Sepsis, shock, trauma, pneumonia, pancreatitis, inhalation of chemicals, or near-drowning are risk factors for ARDS.
What nursing care is essential for a patient on mechanical ventilation?
Maintaining a patent airway, monitoring cardiac status, and providing mechanical ventilation care are essential.
How does inflammation in ARDS affect the alveoli?
Inflammation increases alveoli permeability, allowing fluid to enter and collect in the lungs.
What conditions can lead to Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)?
Atelectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, heart failure, pneumonia, pneumothorax, and pulmonary embolism are risk factors for ARF.
What symptoms might indicate a worsening condition in a patient with ARF?
Increased respiratory distress, changes in mental status, or worsening hypoxia symptoms could indicate deterioration.
How does the treatment of ARF differ for various underlying causes?
Treatment may include specific measures like antibiotics for infection, bronchodilators for COPD, and diuretics for heart failure.
Describe why effective positioning is important in managing Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF).
Effective positioning, such as elevating the head or placing the good lung down, can improve ventilation and oxygenation in ARF.
Identify two key diagnostic tools for ARDS.
Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and chest x-ray showing bilateral infiltrates.
What main treatments are utilized for ARDS?
Correcting the underlying cause, oxygen administration, and possible mechanical ventilation.
What role does ABG monitoring play in the management of ARDS and ARF?
ABG monitoring helps assess oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance, guiding treatment decisions.
What differentiates ARDS from pulmonary edema caused by left-sided heart failure?
ARDS is a type of respiratory failure due to non-cardiac pulmonary edema, resulting from direct or indirect lung injury, unlike pulmonary edema from left-sided heart failure.
What are common signs of respiratory distress in ARF?
Tachycardia, dysrhythmias, hypoxia symptoms like restlessness (early) and decreased consciousness (late) are signs of respiratory distress.
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