Typically, ARDS occurs in less than ____ hours from the initial lung injury.

You are assessing 30-year-old man who has fallen about 20 feet. He is alert and oriented but states that he cannot move or feel his legs. Additionally, because his blood pressure is 82/48 mmHg, you suspect neurogenic shock. Which of the following additional assessment findings reinforces your suspicion of neurogenic shock?

a. Warm and dry skin b. Heart rate of 144 c. Shallow rapid respirations d. Heart rate of 44

After a baby is born, it is important to:

A. ensure that it is thoroughly dried and warmed. B. position it so that its head is higher than its body. C. cool the infant to stimulate effective breathing. D. immediately clamp and cut the umbilical cord.