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treatment

100

treatment for this diesease includes hydration, O2, bronchodilators and tripod positioning

COPD  

200

what is the treatment for empyema?

antibiotics for 4-6 weeks 

300

What is the treatment for pleural effusion

thoracentesis / chest tube 

400

list 5 interventions for COPD 

1. hydration

2. bronchodilators

3. IS and coughing

4. tripod positioning

5. oxgen 

6. pursed lip breathing 

7. stop smoking 

500

intubation with mechanical ventilation is the treatment for this disease process

acute respiratory failure - life threatening 

S/S

100

this disease is characterized by wheezing, dyspnea and coughing 

Asthma 

200

this disease presents with low grade fever, hemoptysis, night swears, fatigue, weight loss

Tuberculosis 

300

this diseases presents with crackles, increased tactile fremitis, purulent sputum, tachypnea, fever, chills, orthopnea

pneumonia 

400

this respiratory disorder is characterized by dyspnea, restlessness, air hunger, tachycardia, and hypoxia 

acute respiratory failure

500

this disease is characterized by purulent sputum, fever, cough, dyspnea, weight loss and pluritic pain 

empyema 

causes

100

this disease can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fugus or aspiration.

pneumonia 

- hospital aquired, ventilation aquired, community aquired or healthcare associated

200

this disorder is often a complication of bacterial pneumonia 

lung abcess 

- IV antibiotics for 3 weeks and then oral for 4-12 weeks 

300

describe the disease process of cystic fibrosis and its cause

it is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes thick mucus production in the lungs and other organs

400

this disorder is a collection of fluid in the pleural space often associated with heart failure, pneumonia, lung cancer and TB

pleural effusion 

500

identify 3 risk factors for COPD

1. Smoking = 80-90% of COPD diagnosis are due to smoking

2. age 

3. genetic abnormaliities

3. exposure to air pollution, chemicals, dust 

prevention

100

list 5 ways to prevent pulmonary embolisms 

1. ambulation

2. repositioning

3. hydration 

4. anticoagulants

5. ROM 

6. ted hose

7. SCD

200

list 4 ways to prevent aspiration 

1. HOB > 30 degrees

2. thickened liquids

3. avoid stimulating gag reflex 

4. check placement of feeding tubes

300

list 3 ways to prevent asthma exacerbations

1. avoid triggers

2. avoid illness: flu, viral rhinitis, covid

3. peak flow at home 

400

list 3 ways to prevent exacerbration of lung disorders such as asthma and COPD

1. stop smoking

2. get vaccinated 

3. avoid people who are sick 

4. hand hygiene 

500

list 3 ways to prevent a bloody nose

1. dont pick it

2. avoid excessive blowing

3. avoid spicy things

4. avoid smoking 

5. humidification 

MISC

100

what interventions should we take for pleuritic pain

splinting with coughing & pain management 

200

list 5 interventions for pneumonia

1. hydration

2. incentive spirometer

3. chest physiotherapy and coughing

4. repositioning

5. oxygen

6. antibiotics if bacteria 

6. elevate HOB

300

this disease is characterized by a chronic cough with ourulent sputum, hemopytisi and clubbin of the fingers 

bronchiectasis 

400

this disease is characterized by enlargement of the aveoli that causes destruction to the aveolar walls 

emphysema 

500

what are the ABGs associated with respiratory failure

pH <7.35 = acidosis 

PaO2 < 60 mmHg = hypoxia 

PaCO2 > 50 mmHG = hypercapnia