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This system warms, humidifies, and filters air coming into the body.
What is the Upper Respiratory System
100
Those people allergic to eggs, chicken protein, or feathers
What is people who cannot receive the flu vaccine
100
A person w/ this condition is contagious for 3 days after symptoms first appear.
What is the common cold
100
condition that causes the patient to frequently wake up throughout the night causing constant fatigue.
What is sleep apnea
100
This condition has symptoms appearing 2-3 days after exposure. CXR is negative. WBC is normal or slightly elevated. Dx made on clinical findings.
What is Influenza
200
These structures carry air into the lungs. The right side has 3 lobes, left has 2 lobes.
What is the bronchi
200
90% of those w/ throat cancer do these both.
What is smoking & drinking alcohol
200
The older adult is likely to get a secondary infection (like pneumonia) if they develop a cold d/t this.
What is decreased immune function
200
Small valve used for speaking attaches to the end of a tracheostomy.
What is a Passy-Muir Speaking Valve
200
Condition confirmed w/ CXR which shows densities in affected lung.
What is bacterial pneumonia
300
Control is maintained by regulatory mechanisms that control breathing patterns in response to metabolic demands & increasing cardiac output.
How is respiration controlled?
300
This should be provided before meals, after sputum cultures are taken, and after cough & deep breathing.
What is mouth care
300
Treatment includes applying a small gauze pad into nostril w/ digital pressure. Ice may be used on the nose as well.
What is additional treatment for epistaxis
300
Inner cannula should be soaked in mixture of NS & H2O2. Use a bristle brush OR pipe cleaners to scrub inner cannula clean. Rinse in NS. Dry with gauze pads & pipe cleaners. Replace inner cannula.
What is cleaning the inner cannula during trach care
300
Testing for this condition requires a one or two step process. 0.1mL of PPD is given ID. Must be read w/ in 48-72hrs. A test is positive if redness is 5mm or > Those at low risk for the condition considered positive if redness is 15mm or >
What is TB
400
These people include: *Those > 65yo *w/ compromised immune systm *living in ECF's *w/ chronic resp d/o's *w/ chronic heart d/o's * w/ DM
What is a list of individuals at High Risk for Respiratory Infection
400
This can be achieved by small frequent meals, getting rid of flatus/fecal material, and pursed-lip breathing.
What is ways to making breathing easier d/t abdominal distention.
400
After this type of surgery pts VS are checked frequently, pts observed for frequently swallowing, and restlessness which could both indicate excessive bleeding. Adults should be positioned post-op in semi-Fowlers.
What is tonsillectomy
400
Pt must first master the art of swallowing air and then moving it forcibly back up through the esophagus. Then they learn to coordinate lip and tongue movements w/ the sound produced by air passing over vibrating folds of the esophagus.
What is esophageal speech
400
Three consecutive negative TB tests
What is diagnosis of healed TB
500
These include: *Practic hand hygiene frequently *stay out of crowds, esp. during flu/cold season *refrain from smoking *Avoid known allergens
What is the best way to prevent infection & inflammation of the respiratory system?
500
Respiration characterized by a distressing difficulty in breathing that occurs as increasing depth & rate of respiration w/ no expiratory pause. This abnormal breathing pattern is often seen in pts w/ diabetic acidosis & coma.
What is Kussmauls Respirations
500
*Hoarseness lasting > 3 wks *Sore throat lasting > 2 wks *Consistent pain in/around ear when swallowing *Dry, persistent cough *Bloody phlegm or saliva *Lumps or knots on neck indicating enlarged cervical nodes
What is signs of possible throat cancer
500
Enlargement of the right side of the heart as a result of pulmonary HTN caused by constriction of pulmonary vessels in response to hypoxia. S/S: distended neck veins, RUQ from engorged liver, peripheral edema, GI distress, and ascites may occur.
What is Cor Pulmonale
500
Always make sure tubing is dependent and not kinked. A sudden increase of output physician should be notified. Water seal will flucuate (tidal) as the pt breathings in & out. It will bubble if there is an air leak.
What is Chest Tube