Influenza & COVID-19
This highly contagious viral respiratory infection commonly causes fever, chills, myalgia, and fatigue.
What is seasonal influenza?
This respiratory infection causes excess fluid accumulation in the lungs.
What is pneumonia?
his organism causes pulmonary tuberculosis.
What is Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
This condition is inflammation of the sinuses that interferes with drainage.
What is rhinosinusitis?
This bioterrorism-related respiratory infection is caused by Bacillus anthracis
What is inhalation anthrax
Antiviral medications for influenza are most effective when started within this time frame after symptom onset.
What is 24–48 hours?
CAP, HAP, and VAP are classifications of this condition.
What is pneumonia?
TB is primarily transmitted through this route.
What is airborne aerosol transmission?
Dental pain, ear pressure, postnasal drip, and fever are common symptoms of this condition.
What is bacterial rhinosinusitis?
The first stage of inhalation anthrax resembles this common illness.
What is the prodromal stage?
Loss of taste and smell are commonly associated with this infectious disease.
What is COVID-19?
Decreased gas exchange, airway obstruction, and this life-threatening complication are priority concerns.
What is sepsis?
A positive PPD indicates this finding.
What is previous exposure or latent infection?
A peritonsillar abscess causes pus accumulation behind this structure.
What is the tonsil?
This stage of inhalation anthrax occurs after temporary improvement and causes severe illness.
What is the fulminant stage?
During a pandemic with an unidentified transmission route, these precautions should be implemented.
What are Contact and Airborne Precautions?
Blood cultures should be obtained before administering this therapy.
What are antibiotics?
This blood test may be used instead of a skin test to screen for TB infection.
What is IGRA (QuantiFERON-TB Gold)?
Difficulty swallowing, fever, and deviation of the uvula suggest this complication.
What is a peritonsillar abscess (PTA)?
Adults living in endemic geographic regions may develop this protective factor over time.
What is immunity?
Name four methods used to reduce COVID-19 transmission.
What are vaccination, hand hygiene, isolation, masking, social distancing, avoiding exposure, community prevention measures? (any four)
Name five nursing interventions used to improve airway clearance in pneumonia.
What are coughing, deep breathing, incentive spirometry, hydration, bronchodilators, monitoring intake/output, mobility? (any five
Name five common manifestations of active pulmonary TB.
What are fatigue, weight loss, anorexia, low-grade fever, cough, blood-streaked sputum, chest pain, lethargy, night sweats? (any five)
Name four interventions used to treat rhinosinusitis.
What are humidification, nasal irrigation, symptom relief measures, drug therapy, hydration? (any four)
Untreated inhalation anthrax affecting the lungs has approximately this mortality rate.
What is 100% mortality?