PNA
Oral abx for treatment of PNA.
What are Erythromycin, cephalosporins, cipro?
TB is most prevalent for particular age groups.
What is 65 years and greater population are most at risk for?
ABG would likely reveal _____ if Pt is experiencing severe diarrhea and becomes hypovolemic.
What is metabolic acidosis?
Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary edema, pneumonia.
What is oxygenation failure?
Another word for crepitus.
What is subq emphysema?
Increasing clear liquid fluids up to 3L per day (if not contraindicated)
What are nsg interventions for rusty/blood flecked sputum?
Airborne, N95, Negative Airflow Room
What are TB precautions?
A patient is experiencing frequent vomiting.
What is metabolic alkalosis?
Disorder treated with bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory agents to maintain stable condition.
What is treatments of COPD?
Cyanosis, hypotension and paradoxical chest movement
What are s/s of flail chest?
An alternative tx for pna
What is barberry root bark?
A type of skin test to check for presence of TB
What is Mantoux?
ABG might reveal ________ if the pt is unable to exhale CO2 due to loss elastic recoil in the lungs.
What is respiratory acidosis?
A form of acute lung injury that results from pulmonary changes that occur with sepsis.
what is ARDS?
A pt is likely suffering from a _______ associated with traumatic injury with knife in chest. 120heart rate; 82/40 bp 70%02 32RR
What is hemopneumothorax?
What is the difference between viral pna and bacterial?
Hemoptysis (blood in sputum).
What is sputum characteristic of TB?
ABG: pH: 7.50 PaCO2: 27 HCO3 25
What is emphysema?
Rapidly worsening pneumothorax s/s
What is likely occurring with when a deviated trachea is present?
CXR, CBC and ABG
What are examples of diagnostic/lab test used to confirm dx of pna?
What is 15mm?
pH 7.30, PaCO2 40 HCO3 19
What is metabolic acidosis?
Mechanical abnormality of the lungs or chest wall, impaired diaphragm function, or a malfunction in the respiratory control center of the brain.
What is ventilatory failure?
Blood tinged-serosanguineous drainage up to several hours after chest tube procedure.
What is an expected finding immediately after chest tube placement?