ANATOMY& PHYSIOLOGY
This is where gas exchange occurs in the lungs
Alveoli
These are the 2 conditions that incorporate COPD.
What are emphysema & chronic bronchitis?
A second is recommended for people 65 years and older who had it when they were younger than 65 and if it has been more than 5 or more years
What is the pneumococcal vaccine?
This is the single most effective means of preventing the spread of Influenza
What is hand washing?
Is covered by Medicare, received annually, and antibody response occurs in approximately 1-2 weeks
What is the flu vaccine?
This is the primary purpose of the respiratory system. It involves the transfer of O2 and CO2 in the atmosphere and blood
What is gas exchange?
Presence of lung disease, nursing home resident, smoking, immunosuppression, use of oxygen therapy
What are risk factors for pneumonia?
The CDC and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommned that ALL US healthcare workers recieve the Influenza vaccination how often.
What is yearly. Yearly because the antigens decrease over time and because the strain changes from year to year.
Stiffening of elastin, decreased alveolar surface area available for gas exchange, increase chest wall stiffness, decreased vital capacity
What are normal changes of aging in the respiratory system?
This is the amount of air remaining in the lungs at the end of exhalation
What is residual volume?
This is the primary risk factor for COPD
What is smoking?
Changes in appetite, abrupt onset of chills, sudden incontinences changes in functional status & appetite, new onset tachycardia
What are Atypical symptoms of pneumonia in the elderly?
This illness is the frequent complication of influenza
What is pneumonia?
Obesity, occupations, environmental factors, kyphosis & poor posture, anesthesia & surgery, lack of exercise and immobility
What are risk factors for respiratory disease?
This is the amount of air that moves in and out with inspiration and expiration
What is vital capacity?
This is progressive destruction of the alveoli and their supportive structures. It eventually causes permanent destruction of the alveoli, which alters gas exchange. It is one of several structural abnormalities in COPD patients
What is emphysema?
I am the score used to assess the severity of pneumonia.
What is CURB?
List 5 common symptoms of Influenza that are not commonly seen with the common cold
What are: Fever, Chills, Myalgia (muscle aches), Malaise (general tiredness/weakness), Non-productive cough, Headache
This is most effective when given within 48 hours of the onset of flu symptoms. (drug class and specific med)
What are antivirals?
This is the amount of air that can be blown out of the lungs in the 1st second
What is FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume)
This is the presence of cough and sputum production on most days for at least 3 months in each of 2 consecutive years OR for 6 months during 1 year
What is chronic bronchitis?
I am the most common cause of community acquired pneumonia (CAP). I am usually seen in middle-aged adults and the elderly.
Who is Streptococcus Pneumoniae?
This is the only licensed high-dose inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine. It is a four-ingredient flu vaccine approved for people 65 years and older.
What Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent vaccine?
Signs & symptoms, History (medical, family, social), Spirometry, FEV1, ABGs
What diagnosing COPD?