Pneumonia/Influenza
What is influenza caused by?
viruses
What does heart failure mean?
the heart can't pump blood normally
What position is most comfortable for a person with emphysema?
orthopneic position
What does a person need after a myocardial infarction?
cardiac rehab
sodium-controlled
At what age does the CDC recommend flu vaccines?
50 and over
What is the preferred position by persons with heart failure?
semi-Fowler's
What's the major cause of chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
smoking
What are facts about myocardial infarction?
tissue death occurs from a sudden lack of blood supply to the heart muscle
cardiac arrest is a risk
the person is having a heart attack
What is angina?
chest pain
What are signs/symptoms of influenza in an older person?
fatigue
change in mental status
a body temperature below normal range
What are signs and symptoms if the right side of the heart can't pump blood normally?
no pulse, no respirations, no blood pressure
dyspnea, cyanosis, and elevated temperature
severe, sudden chest pain
What are signs and symptoms of chronic bronchitis?
difficulty breathing
fatigue
productive cough, possibly with pus
What are facts about myocardial infarction pain?
It's often described as crushing, stabbing, or squeezing.
It's usually sudden, severe, and on the left side.
It may radiate to both arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.
The person may complain of indigestion or heartburn.
Perspiration and cold, clammy skin are common.
The person is fearful and has a feeling of doom.
What are signs and symptoms of angina?
dyspnea
pallor, feeling faint, perspiring
pain in the jaw, neck, and down one or both arms
What are facts about pneumonia?
affected tissues fill with fluid
it's an inflammation and infection of lung tissue
the person has fever, chills, painful cough, and chest pain on breathing
What are signs and symptoms if the left side of the heart can't pump blood normally?
dyspnea, sputum, cough, gurgling sounds in the lungs
confusion, dizziness, fainting
pallor and low urinary output
What's the treatment for chronic bronchitis?
oxygen therapy
breathing exercises
prompt treatment of respiratory tract infections
What are facts about asthma?
air passages narrow
fear causes an asthma attack to become worse
What are common causes of pneumonia in older people?
viruses and indirect contact
bacteria and airborne droplets
viruses and direct contact
What are risk factors for coronary heart disease?
lack of exercise and being overweight
diabetes and hypertension
age, gender, family history
smoking and stress
What are facts about tuberculosis?
persons having frequent, close contact with the infected individual are at risk
TB is detected by chest X-ray and TB testing
It's treated with TB drugs