Problem
I. Define ARDS and identify the part(s) of the lungs affected by ARDS.
II. ARDS usually occurs with patients who are already critically ill, have has significant trauma and/or injuries. List three illnesses/conditions that can precede ARDS.
III. What are the primary signs and symptoms of ARDS?
IV. ARDS can have serious complications. List four major complications of ARDS and define them.
V. Why is the survival rate for ARDS patients so low?
VI. What ultimately causes death in the ARDS patient?
VII. What diagnostic procedures, including labs and radiographic studies are used in diagnosis and treatment of ARDS?
VIII. What are the primary treatments and medications integrated into the treatment of the patient with ARDS?
IX. If the patient with ARDS recovers, what will he/she need to know about residual lung damage?
X. Define Cystic Fibrosis and identify the part(s) of the lungs affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
XI. What type of genetic disorder is Cystic Fibrosis?
XII. What organs are affected by CF, and how?
XIII. Cystic Fibrosis usually presents before 6 months of age. What signs can be used to identify that the infant could be suffering from CF?
XIV. What are the definitive diagnostic tests for CF?
XV. Why must CF patients take pancreatic enzymes with meals?
XVI. Why do most CF patients also have Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus?
XVII. Patients with CF have recurrent pulmonary infections. Explain why this happens.
XVIII. Treatment is multifaceted and must be taken on by the parents/caregivers, and, ultimately, by the child/adult. Explain some of the daily treatment modalities included in the CF patient's plan-of-care.