1. During the exudative phase of ARDS, the patient's lung cells that produce surfactant have become damaged. as the nurse you know this will lead to: Answer Atelectasis 2. Which pt is most at risk for developing ards and hasthe worst prognosis?: Answer a 69 y/o female w sepsis caused by a gram negative bacterial infection 3. You're providing care to a patient who is being treated for aspiration pneumonia. the patient is on 100% non rebreather mask. which finding below is a hallmark sign that the pt is developing ARDS?: Answer the pt's PaO2 remains at 45mmHg 4. A pt w ARDS is mechanically ventilated & recieving 10 cm h2o of peep & 90% FiO2. he is sedated with propofol & has a fentanyl drip infusing. the pt suddenly becomes tachycardic,starts over breathing the vent & bp drops to 86/52. the nurses next action should be: Answer perform a focused pulmonaryassessment 5. Pprone positioning is being used for a pt w ARDS.which information obtainedby the nurse indicated that the positioning I'd effective?: Answer the pt's pao2 is 89 mmHg 7 the sao2 is 91%