Influenza
Influenza is primarily categorized by these two types (A and B) and is spread via this specific transmission route.
What are Droplet transmissions?
This classification of TB occurs when a patient has the infection but it is not currently active or transmissible.
What is Latent TB Infection (LTBI)?
This diagnostic lab value is typically elevated in patients with bacterial pneumonia.
What is the White Blood Cell (WBC) count?
This physical assessment finding is a classic sign of the air trapping found in Emphysema.
What is a Barrel Chest?
This skin condition is a common risk factor often found in the medical history of asthma patients.
What is Eczema?
Beyond the classic cough and fever, these three systemic symptoms are primary clinical manifestations of the flu.
What are Headache, Muscle Aches (Myalgia), and Fatigue/Weakness?
Unlike the "pink" sputum of other disorders, TB is often characterized by this specific sputum description.
What is Rusty-colored sputum?
This complication is defined as a collection of pus in the pleural space
What is Empyema?
This genetic deficiency is a known non-smoking risk factor for developing COPD
What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency?
This is the primary physical assessment priority for a patient experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation.
This is the primary physical assessment priority for a patient experiencing a severe asthma exacerbation.
What are Headache, Muscle Aches (Myalgia), and Fatigue/Weakness?
What is Viral Pneumonia?
To confirm a diagnosis, the nurse must collect a sputum culture to look for this specific type of bacilli.
What are Acid-Fast Bacilli (AFB)?
This nursing diagnosis is prioritized when oxygen is not effectively reaching the tissues
What is Impaired Peripheral Perfusion?
To qualify as Chronic Bronchitis, a productive cough must be present for at least this long.
What is three months (for two consecutive years)?
This "Big One" complication of asthma can be life-threatening and involves severe respiratory distress.
What is Status Asthmaticus?
This nursing diagnosis is prioritized when a patient experiences "insensible losses" specifically due to fever and tachypnea.
What is Fluid Volume Deficit?
Because of the long-term nature of "RIPE" therapy, the nurse must frequently assess this to ensure the treatment is effective.
What is Body Weight (stable or increasing)?
Beyond a Chest X-ray, this imaging study provides a "better" or more detailed view for diagnosis.
What is a CT Scan?
This specific complication occurs because COPD places "too much stress on the lungs," eventually affecting the heart.
What is Right-Sided Heart Failure (Cor Pulmonale)?
This diagnostic tool is used to develop an "Action Plan" and monitor the patient's daily airway status.
What is a Pulmonary Function Test (specifically Peak Flow)?
While antivirals are a medical intervention, the nurse must prioritize this position to optimize the "Ineffective Breathing Pattern" caused by lung inflammation.
What is Semi-to-High Fowler’s?
In the "Chain of Infection," these three specific populations are at the highest risk for TB exposure and transmission.
Who are the homeless, incarcerated populations, and those living outside the US?
These are the three primary physiological criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of pneumonia treatment
What are Stable Vital Signs, Clear Chest (on assessment/imaging), and Increased Energy Level?
This diagnostic test is used to measure lung volumes and air-flow rates to confirm a COPD diagnosis.
What is Spirometry?
This specific nursing intervention involves teaching the patient how to open the airway through controlled breathing.
What is teaching "Pursed-Lip" or Deep Breathing?