Upper Respiratory Disorders
Pneumonia
COPD
Asthma/Sleep Apnea
Tuberculosis
100
This disease is described as an inflammation of the mucous membranes of the sinuses.
What is SINUSITIS?
100
This is the most common diagnostic test used for diagnosing Pneumonia. May not show changes until 2 or more days after symptoms begin.
What is a CHEST X-RAY?
100
This disease is described as a loss of lung elasticity and hyperinflation of the lung.
What is EMPHYSEMA?
100
Acute clinical manifestations of this phenomenon include: Wheezing, increased respiratory rate, increasing cough, use of accessory muscles, and a prolonged breathing cycle.
What is an ASTHMA ATTACK?
100
A client diagnosed with tuberculosis should be placed on these types of precautions.
What are AIRBORNE & CONTACT precautions?
200
Common manifestations of this disease include: Sore throat, fever, odynophagia (painful swallowing), headache, thickened voice, and swollen tonsils with white or yellow exudate.
What is TONSILLITIS?
200
These are two types of infectious pneumonias.
What are COMMUNITY acquired and HEALTHCARE acquired (pneumonia)?
200
This is a possible complication of COPD characterized by increased workload of the heart, enlarged and thickened right chambers of the heart.
What is CARDIAC FAILURE ( especially COR PULMONALE)?
200
This disorder is characterized by a breathing disruption lasting at least 10 seconds and occurring a minimum of 5 times in one hour during sleep.
What is SLEEP APNEA?
200
Initial infection is usually located in the ____ or _____ lobes.
What are the MIDDLE and LOWER?
300
Assessment of this condition includes blocking one naris at a time to check whether air moves through the unblocked side easily. If not, these should be suspected.
What are nasal polyps?
300
Risk factors for this type of pneumonia include: *Did not receive the seasonal flu vaccine *Did not receive pneumonia vaccination or has been greater than 6 years ago *Tobacco and/or alcohol use *Recent exposure to a respiratory virus *Exposure to second hand smoke *Chronic health problems
What is COMMUNITY acquired pneumonia?
300
This helps break down inhaled pollutants and organisms.
What is ALPHA1 - ANTITRYPSIN (AAT)?
300
This type of bronchodilator should NOT be relied upon during an acute asthma attack as it may lead to worsening symptoms or death.
What are Long-Acting Beta2 Agonist (LABA) Bronchodialors?
300
Clients that have had the BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) vaccine will have this type of positive test.
What is a PPD SKIN TEST?
400
Management of this disease may include: Resting voice, steam inhalations, increasing fluid intake, throat lozenges, avoiding: alcohol, tobacco, and pollutants. May need antibiotics and bronchodialators if sinusitis, bronchitis, or other bacterial infection is present.
What is LARYNGITIS?
400
This procedure is usually performed if a pleural effusion is present.
What is a THORACENTESIS?
400
This laboratory assessment is commonly used for patients with COPD to determine hypoxia and hypercarbia.
What is an ABG (Arterial Blood Gas)?
400
These types of medicines are generally used on a daily basis to prevent attacks and reduce airway responsiveness in clients with asthma.
What are CONTROL THERAPY DRUGS?
400
This a diagnostic test used to confirm and diagnose tuberculosis.
What is a SPUTUM CULTURE?
500
Antivirals cannot kill this virus or prevent its replication. Healthcare providers can provide supportive treatment to allow the patient's immune system to respond. Examples of supportive treatment may include: Oxygen, antibiotics for pneumonia, IV fluids due to dehydration from diarrhea/vomiting.
What is PANDEMIC INFLUENZA?
500
During auscultation, you would expect to hear this sound due to fluid in the interstitial and alveolar areas.
What are CRACKLES?
500
This diagnostic test will display hyperinflated chest and a flattened diaphragm.
What is a Chest X-Ray?
500
With Sleep Apnea, _____ are affected more than _____ and the risk increases with age.
What are MEN and WOMEN?
500
During this type of therapy, a healthcare provider observes the patient swallow the antituberculosis medications.
What is DIRECTLY OBSERVED THERAPY (DOT)?
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