(BIOD 331) 5.6: Pulmonary Embolism, ARDS, and Respiratory Acidosis Exam
Questions with Verified Solutions
Pulmonary Embolism Obstruction in pulmonary artery causing impaired blood flow
Virchow Triad Factors predisposing to venous thrombosis: stasis, injury,
hypercoagulability
Thromboembolic Event Formation of a blood clot that obstructs a blood vessel
D-dimer Test Measures plasma D-dimer to detect thromboembolic events
Anticoagulant Therapy Treatment with drugs like Lovenox to prevent blood clot
formation
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Lung condition with increased permeability,
leading to hypoxemia
Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Barrier between alveoli and capillaries, affected in ARDS
Respiratory Acidosis Condition with increased PCO2 and decreased pH due to ventilation
impairment
Hypercapnia Elevated levels of CO2 in the blood
Ventilator Support Assistance in breathing for patients with respiratory failure
Hyaline Membrane Resistant layer formed in the lungs due to cell damage
Questions with Verified Solutions
Pulmonary Embolism Obstruction in pulmonary artery causing impaired blood flow
Virchow Triad Factors predisposing to venous thrombosis: stasis, injury,
hypercoagulability
Thromboembolic Event Formation of a blood clot that obstructs a blood vessel
D-dimer Test Measures plasma D-dimer to detect thromboembolic events
Anticoagulant Therapy Treatment with drugs like Lovenox to prevent blood clot
formation
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Lung condition with increased permeability,
leading to hypoxemia
Alveolar-Capillary Membrane Barrier between alveoli and capillaries, affected in ARDS
Respiratory Acidosis Condition with increased PCO2 and decreased pH due to ventilation
impairment
Hypercapnia Elevated levels of CO2 in the blood
Ventilator Support Assistance in breathing for patients with respiratory failure
Hyaline Membrane Resistant layer formed in the lungs due to cell damage
