Upper resp
This disorder causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa
What is rhinitis?
This test is performed to see how the lung functions prior to anesthesia
What is pulmonary function test?
This disorder is often facility acquired
What is HcAP?
This is the first nursing intervention you should do if your patient is having difficulty breathing
What is sit the head of the bed up?
This medication is your first line of defense against an asthma attack
What is albuterol?
Signs of this disorder include pain in the facial area, headache, and ear pain.
What is sinusitis?
This procedure can be performed at the bedside using a large needle to remove fluid
What is a thoracentesis?
This is a very contagious respiratory disease that requires strict airborne isolation
What is TB?
This nursing intervention helps to loosen and thin respiratory secretions
What is encourage fluids?
This medication is used to reduce inflammation in the lungs but should be used with careful monitoring with diabetic patients.
What are corticosteroids?
This disorder comes on rapidly with a high fever and muscle aches.
What is the flu?
This is a lab test that tells us about a pulmonary embolism
What is a D-Dimer?
This disease that affects the airway is actually a combination of diseases
What is COPD?
______ care helps provide energy conservation for clients
What is clustering?
This respiratory medication requires frequent lab monitoring due to its toxic effects
What is theophylline?
This disorder commonly starts with a sore throat
What is the common cold?
This blood draw tells us information about TB
What is a QuantiFERON gold test?
This disorder occurs when a clot breaks off and goes to the lung
What is pulmonary embolus
This type of therapy can be administered to assist your patient to breathe
What is oxygen therapy?
This is a supportive medication given for sinusitis and rhinitis
What are antihistamines?
This symptom occurs with most severe respiratory infections.
What is SOA?
This simple test gives us visualization of the lungs
What is a chest x-ray?
This occurs when blood gets trapped in the lungs
What is hemothorax?
This type of breathing helps patients to conserve energy
What is purse lipped breathing?
This medication is given daily via inhalation for patients with COPD.
What is salmeterol inhaler?