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Upper respiratory
Lower respiratory tract
Tuberculosis
Pleurisy
Atelectasis
100
Nose, pharynx, sinuses, larynx, epiglottis
What does upper respiratory tract consist of?
100
Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles,alveoli, right and left lung.
What does the lower respiratory tract consist of?
100
A contagious bacteria of the lungs spread by droplets
What is tuberculosis?
100
A painful condition from inflammation of the pleura
What is pleurisy?
100
A collapsed lung or portion of a lung
What is atelectasis?
200
Sore throat, cough, nasal or sinus congestion
What is an example of upper respiratory infection?
200
Inflammation of bronchioles and alveoli with consolidation in the lungs.
What is pneumonia?
200
Immunosuppressant pt's, elderly, pt's with poor nutrition
Who is at risk for tb?
200
Fluid that accumulates in the pleura
What is a pleural effusion?
200
Airway obstruction, hypo ventilation, pneumothorax, pleural effusion
What is the cause of atelectasis?
300
Life threatening form of asthma
What is status asthmatics?
300
Can result from bacteria, viruses, fungi, chemicals or parasites.
How do you aquire pneumonia?
300
X-ray, sputum culture, physical exam to check for swollen lymph nodes and finger clubbing
How is tab diagnosed?
300
Pain is found within the chest on inhalation and coughing
Where is pain located with pleurisy?
300
X-ray
Diagnostic
400
Similar to asthma but more severe, prolonged, htm, ventricular arythmias, sinus tachy or death
What are signs of status asthmatics?
400
Immunosuppressant pt's, smoking, age, infants
What is a risk factor for pneumonia?
400
Infection due to tb, pneumonia, cancers, exposure to asbestos, lupus, and chest trama
What are causes of pleurisy?
400
Postural drainage, insenative spirometer, pain control,antibiotics, mucolytics, chest tube
What is treatment for atelectasis?
500
Bronchodilators, o2, epi IV, ( should avoid beta adrenergic blocking agents).
What is treatment for status asthmatics?
500
Sudden or high fever, productive cough, thick sputum, dyspepsia, coarse crackles, diminished breath sounds, chest pain
What are symptoms of pneumonia?
500
A negative air pressure room
What type of room should a pt with tb be placed in while in the hospital?
500
Oxygen, rt, incentive spirometers, thoracentesis, thoracotomy, chest tube drainage, medications
What is the treatment for pleurisy?
500
Labored breathing gasping without activity
What is air hunger?