Asthma/RSV
What are some risk factors for RSV?
What is... prematurity, chronic lung diseases, congenital heart disease, reduced immunity, attending daycare, secondhand smoke, living in crowded conditions
What is a sign of late sign COPD
What is... barrel chest
What is the best way to prevent the flu?
What is... influenza immunization
Pneumonia that develops 48 hours after hospital admission?
What is... healthcare associated pneumonia
What is the umbrella term for the non-pharmacologic therapy?
What is... CBT
What are some triggers for Asthma attacks
What is: Airway irritants, seasonal allergies, animal dander, food allergies, drug allergies
What are the components of COPD?
What is...
Bronchitis: Narrowed airway, inflammation (cough)
Emphysema:damaged airway, collapsed alveoli (dyspnea)
What type of people are most likely to catch the flu?
What is... People with a weakened, decreased or developing immune system
Which Pneumococcal vaccine should a smoker get?
What is... Pneumovax 23
What makes it a panic disorder?
What is... recurrent, unexpected panic disorders.
What other illness is RSV most likely to be confused with and how does it present (s/s and worsening signs)?
What is... Pneumonia
Runny nose, cough, fever, thick secretions, rapid breathing and wheezing
Worsening signs:nasal flaring, sternal retraction, cyanosis, periods of apnea
What is the rule for giving a patient with COPD oxygen?
What is... start low and go high
What precautions do you use for a patient with the flu in the hospital?
What is... standard and droplet precautions
What are some systemic symptoms of pneumonia?
What is... a fever, anorexia, malaise, cyanosis
For a panic level of anxiety, what are the nursing interventions?
What is... medicate, stay with patient and avoid touching
What is an asthma attack called and what are the symptoms
What is... Status Asthmaticus
Cyanotic, wheezing, respiratory distress, labored breathing
What genetic disorder can cause COPD?
Extra points for additional causes.
What is Alpha-1-antitrypsin Deficiency
Air pollution and Tobacco smoke
What are the main differences between the flu and a cold?
What is... high fever, severe body aches, dyspnea
What shows on a chest xray when diagnosing for pneumonia
What is... presence of fluid, infiltrates or lung consolidation
What are the 3 types of phobia disorders?
What is... specific phobia disorder, social phobia/social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia
Which asthma medication is a first resort and which is the last resort?
What is... SABA (Albuterol)
What is... Theophylline
Why should you not give a patient with COPD cough suppressants?
What is... retention of secretions
People with what allergy should not get the flu vaccine?
What is... an egg allergy
What are some complications of pneumonia and describe them?
Extra points for each.
What is...
Pleuritis: inflammation of the pleura
Pleural effusion: fluid on the lungs
Lung abscess: pocket of pus
Empyema: exudate in the pleural cavity
bacteremia: bacteria in the blood
Describe the window of tolerance.
What is... the point of time where treatment can be the most effective.