Upper Respiratory Disorders
This condition causes inflammation of the larynx and hoarseness.
Laryngitis
Chronic inflammation and hypersecretion of mucus for greater than or equal to 3 months/year for 2 years.
Chronic bronchitis
This diagnostic test confirms tuberculosis infection exposure.
PPD skin test or the Mantoux test
Short-acting bronchodilator used for acute asthma attacks.
Albuterol
Priority position for a patient with dyspnea.
High Fowler's
A classical symptom of acute sinusitis that differentiates it from a cold.
Facial pain or pressure
This condition causes permanent dilation of bronchi and copious amounts of sputum.
Bronchiectasis
Low oxygen saturation.
Hypoxia
Medication class that reduces airway inflammation long-term in asthma.
Corticosteroids
Priority assessment for a patient with suspected airway obstruction.
Airway patency
This emergency upper airway infection presents with drooling and tripod breathing position.
Epiglottitis
A hallmark sign of pneumonia heard on auscultation.
Crackles
The gold standard test for diagnosing pulmonary embolism.
CT pulmonary angiography
Primary treatment for pneumonia.
Key nursing intervention during an acute asthma attack.
Administer a bronchodilator
First line treatment for allergic rhinitis often includes this medication class.
Antihistamines
This obstructive disorder is characterized by reversible airway narrowing.
Asthma
This ABG pattern indicates respiratory acidosis.
What is an important patient education consideration for a patient using inhaled steroids?
Rinse mouth after use to prevent oral yeast infection
What assessment should you perform if your patient with pneumonia becomes restless and anxious?
Oxygen saturation
Complication of untreated streptococcal pharyngitis impacting the heart.
A life threatening asthma exacerbation unresponsive to usual treatment.
Status asthmaticus
Barrel chest and hyperresonance are classic findings in this condition.
Emphysema or COPD
What should a patient started on antibiotics for pneumonia should be monitored for?
Improved breath sounds and reduced fever
Priority action when a patient with COPD has an oxygen saturation of 84%.