Which Statement by the Professor Best Describes Acute Respiratory Distress

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the professor best describes acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) ?

A) An obstructive airway disease characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, bronchial hyperreactivity, and inflammation
B) A pulmonary disease characterized by severe hypoxemia, decreased pulmonary compliance, and the presence of bilateral infiltrates on chest x-ray imaging
C) A respiratory disorder involving an abnormal expression of a protein producing viscous mucus that lines the airways, pancreas, sweat ducts, and vas deferens
D) A pulmonary disorder characterized by atelectasis and increased pulmonary resistance as a result of a surfactant deficiency