In acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which type of cell is primarily damaged?
AType 2 pneumocytes
BType 1 pneumocytes
CAlveolar macrophages
DBronchial epithelial cells
A 48F, COPD history is admitted with increasing dyspnea and cyanosis. Blood gas analysis reveals pH 7.32, PaCO2 60 mmHg, and PaO2 50 mmHg. Most appropriate management step?
AAdminister intravenous antibiotics
BInitiate NIPPV
CProvide high-flow oxygen therapy
DImmediate intubation and mechanical ventilation
Which of the following statements about the ABCDE approach in pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is incorrect?
ADehydration is a component of the ABCDE approach.
BAirway management is essential in PALS.
CBreathing assessment is part of the ABCDE approach.
DCirculation is a critical component of the ABCDE approach.
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