Pneumonia
In this type of Pneumonia contents of the mouth or stomach get into the trachea and lungs and cause inflammation
Aspiration Pneumonia
A solution that has an osmolality similar to plasma
Isotonic (0.9%) NS
Tracheal deviation is a late sign of
Tension Pneumothorax
Respiratory acidosis
If a patient experiences an illness or procedure that results in the loss of their voice what should the nurse provide for that patient?
What is the first medication that should be prescribed for a patient newly diagnosed with Pneumonia and an elevated temperature?
Antibiotics
The normal distribution of fluid in ICF & ECF compartments
First spacing
Albuterol
This is the most serious compilation of hypokalemia
Cardiac changes
Abnormal amount of fluid in the pleural space
Pleural Effusion
It might be the only symptom of Pneumonia in an elderly person.
Altered mental status?
Excess fluid trapped in areas between cells (third spacing) can be caused by: (name 2 or more)
ascites, pancreatitis, edema from trauma/burns/sepsis, peritonitis, fluid leaking into abdominal cavity
If a chest tube suddenly becomes disconnected what is the nurse's priority action?
Reestablish the water-seal system (place exposed end of chest tube in sterile water until chest drainage reestablished)
orange color urine and tears
Patients with Epistaxis should avoid these common OTC medications for pain due to possible increased bleeding
NSAIDS
What are two ways to help prevent Pneumonia?
Pneumococcal Vaccine & Staying healthy! (handwashing, good sleep, healthy diet, decrease stress)
The recommended solution for a patient with hyponatremia or a head injury is
hypertonic (draws water out of the cells and into the ECF)
This condition can occur as a result of diabetic ketoacidosis, severe diarrhea or kidney failure
Metabolic Acidosis (Acid other than carbonic acid accumulates, or bicarbonate is lost in body fluids)
What is the gold standard for diagnosing TB?
TB culture - 3 consecutive sputum samples at 8-24 hour intervals
If the patient is demonstrating a positive Trousseau's sign what medication might the provider order to be given via IV?
Calcium Gluconate
The most significant complication of Pneumonia
Sepsis
This solution dilutes ECF but has potential to cause cerebral edema
Hypotonic (0.45%) Sodium Chloride
3 or more consecutive fractured ribs in 2 or more places or fractured sternum and several consecutive ribs
Flail chest
Liver Function Tests
What would be a contraindication for a patient to have a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?
A risk for aspiration