Practice Question
Which of the following is not a direct cause of ARDS?
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Correct Answer:
Pancreatitis
Rationale:
🟥 Pancreatitis is an indirect cause of ARDS, triggered by systemic inflammatory mediators that affect the lungs secondarily.
🟥 Unlike direct causes (e.g., aspiration, near-drowning), pancreatitis leads to ARDS via widespread capillary leakage and immune activation.
🟥 Cytokine release from inflamed pancreatic tissue increases lung capillary permeability, causing pulmonary edema.
🟥 Recognizing indirect versus direct causes is essential for accurate diagnosis and timely interventions.
🟥 ARDS can occur in the absence of direct lung injury due to inflammatory processes elsewhere in the body.
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4