Infectious Diseases
This organism is most commonly responsible for the common cold.
What is a virus (rhinovirus)?
This is the single most effective way to prevent infection transmission.
What is hand hygiene?
This viral illness commonly causes nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, and sneezing.
What is the common cold?
This medication is considered a rescue inhaler for asthma attacks.
What is albuterol?
COPD commonly includes these three diseases.
What are chronic bronchitis, Asthma, and emphysema?
These six components make up the chain of infection.
What are infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission, portal of entry, and susceptible host?
Patients with tuberculosis require this type of transmission-based precaution.
What are airborne precautions?
Facial pain and ethmoid pressure are common manifestations of this condition.
What is sinusitis?
Three hallmark features of asthma include inflammation, bronchospasm, and this airway change.
What is increased mucus production?
This breathing technique helps reduce air trapping in COPD patients.
What is pursed-lip breathing?
This body's response to injury or infection is characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain.
What is inflammation?
MRSA and C. difficile require this type of precaution.
What are contact precautions?
This bacterial organism is a common cause of bacterial pharyngitis.
What is Group A Streptococcus?
This severe asthma finding indicates minimal airflow and is considered a medical emergency.
What is a silent chest?
A barrel chest is commonly associated with this COPD condition.
What is emphysema?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body's response to infection causes organ dysfunction.
What is sepsis?
Influenza typically requires this type of isolation.
What are droplet precautions?
Hoarseness and voice loss are common manifestations of this upper airway disorder.
What is laryngitis?
This class of medications reduces airway inflammation and prevents exacerbation.
What are inhaled corticosteroids?
This blood gas finding often occurs during a COPD exacerbation because of carbon dioxide retention.
What is respiratory acidosis?
Obtaining these before antibiotic administration helps identify the causative organism.
What are cultures?
Healthcare providers wear this type of respirator when caring for patients in airborne isolation.
What is an N95 respirator?
***TB requires airborne precautions
Most upper respiratory infections are caused by these microorganisms.
What are viruses?
This emergency condition is defined as a severe asthma exacerbation that does not respond to conventional bronchodilator therapy and may require intubation and mechanical ventilation.
What is status asthmaticus?
This medication combination is commonly used during COPD or asthma exacerbations to rapidly improve airflow.
What are albuterol and ipratropium?