Fungal lung infections commonly begin with the inhalation of spores. Which of the following is the first anatomic alteration seen immediately after spore inhalation?

Each of the following are pathophysiologic findings associated with early stages of ARDS, EXCEPT:

With regard to medication administration in the management of CHF, the administration of which of the following reduce afterload by decreasing the heart rate thereby improving LV stroke volume and cardiac output to improve tissue oxygenation by increasing DO2?

You are a respiratory therapist assigned to the ED, a patient is admitted which is suspected to have pulmonary edema due to congestive heart failure. Which of the following findings would support your clinical assessment findings and rule out ARDS (non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema)? PICK ALL APPROPRIATE RESPONSES.

In progression of pathophysiological “events” towards the development of ARDS, which occurs first?

All of the following are expected CXR findings in cardiogenic pulmonary edema, EXCEPT:

You are a respiratory therapist caring for the following patients in the medical ICU (MICU). Which of the following patients would be the least likely to develop ARDS?

A patient presents to the ED complaining of severe dyspnea for the past several hours caused by pulmonary edema. You place the patient on oxygen therapy and ask questions related to their breathing. The patient has been experiencing paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, has been sleeping in the recliner for the last month and states he has noted a worsening of ankle swelling with 2-3 + pitting edema. Based on this information, which pulmonary edema etiology best fits this patient’s clinical picture?

All of the following statements are true about ARDS (non-cardiogenic), EXCEPT:

Mrs. Longevity presents with acute onset of cardiogenic pulmonary edema. Which of the following is the most significant factor contributing to her hypoxemia?