Respiratory Distress and Its Clinical Management Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of respiratory distress?

Chest pain
Joint stiffness
Shortness of breath
Blurred vision
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#2

Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of respiratory distress?

Respiratory failure
Pneumothorax
Hypertension
Pulmonary embolism
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#3

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of respiratory distress in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Increased lung compliance
Decreased airway resistance
Hypercapnia
Normal breath sounds
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#4

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of respiratory distress in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

Normal arterial oxygen levels
Decreased lung compliance
Hyperventilation
Increased pulmonary vascular resistance
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#5

Which of the following is a common sign of impending respiratory distress?

Decreased heart rate
Restlessness or agitation
Increased urine output
Warm extremities
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#6

What is the primary cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns?

Exposure to cigarette smoke
Premature birth
Bacterial infection
Obesity
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#7

Which of the following is a complication of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?

Hypotension
Hypernatremia
Hypoxemia
Hypothyroidism
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#8

Which diagnostic test is commonly used to assess respiratory function?

Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Pulmonary function test (PFT)
Colonoscopy
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#9

What is the recommended first-line intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress?

Immediate intubation
Administration of oxygen
Initiation of CPR
Intravenous fluid administration
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#10

Which medication is commonly used to relieve bronchospasm in patients with respiratory distress?

Albuterol (Ventolin)
Insulin
Warfarin
Lisinopril
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#11

What is the primary treatment for respiratory distress caused by asthma exacerbation?

Antibiotics
Corticosteroids
Antipyretics
Anticoagulants
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#12

Which of the following conditions is commonly associated with respiratory distress in adults?

Pneumonia
Measles
Malaria
Chickenpox
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#13

Which of the following interventions is recommended for preventing respiratory distress in hospitalized patients?

Early mobilization
Prolonged bed rest
Sedation
Restriction of fluids
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#14

What is the recommended initial oxygen delivery device for patients with respiratory distress?

Nasal cannula
Face mask
Tracheostomy tube
Non-rebreather mask
2 answered
#15

Which laboratory finding is commonly associated with respiratory distress in patients with sepsis?

Decreased white blood cell count
Decreased serum lactate levels
Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
Normal procalcitonin levels
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