Signs and Symptoms
This condition causes silvery, scaly plaques on the skin.
What is psoriasis?
This infectious respiratory disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
This skin condition is treated with corticosteroids, antihistamines, and avoiding triggers.
What is dermatitis?
In this visual disorder, patching the stronger eye helps train the weaker one.
What is strabismus?
This type of shock is caused by severe blood or fluid loss.
What is hypovolemic shock?
Sudden eye pain, halos around lights, and blurred vision are symptoms of this acute eye condition.
What is acute angle-closure glaucoma?
This eye condition is often due to lens opacity caused by aging.
What is cataracts?
A chest X-ray and sputum culture are used to diagnose this contagious lung disease.
What is pneumonia or tuberculosis?
Positioning the patient in semi-Fowler’s and administering bronchodilators is key in this lung disease.
What is COPD?
This type of shock results from pump failure, often following a myocardial infarction.
What is cardiogenic shock?
Progressive loss of central vision is a hallmark sign of this eye disease.
What is macular degeneration?
This dermatologic disorder is believed to be an autoimmune response with genetic predisposition.
What is psoriasis?
This is the first-line imaging test for a suspected pulmonary embolism.
What is a CT pulmonary angiogram?
For this acute condition, keep the patient calm and prepare for chest tube insertion.
What is pneumothorax?
This type of shock is caused by a severe allergic reaction and may include wheezing, hypotension, and hives.
What is anaphylactic shock?(Distributive)
This pulmonary condition presents with sharp chest pain and absent breath sounds on one side.
What is pneumothorax?
This condition often results from trauma, diabetes, or eye surgery and can cause vision loss if untreated.
What is retinal detachment?
Treated with intravitreal injections or laser therapy in its "wet" form.
What is macular degeneration?
In shock, this is the priority nursing action.
What is maintaining airway and ensuring adequate perfusion (fluid resuscitation)?
In this type of shock, an infection causes widespread vasodilation and decreased tissue perfusion.
What is septic shock?
Vertigo, tinnitus, and fluctuating hearing loss are classic signs of this inner ear disorder.
What is Ménière’s disease?
This lung disorder is frequently caused by long-term smoking and leads to airflow obstruction.
What is COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)?
This eye condition is diagnosed with tonometry and treated with medications to reduce intraocular pressure.
What is glaucoma?
During acute Meniere’s attacks, this nursing intervention reduces risk of injury.
What is fall prevention/safety measures due to vertigo?
This type of shock occurs due to loss of sympathetic tone, often from spinal cord injury.
What is neurogenic shock? (Distributive)