Lung Lessons
Pneumonia is defined as this.
What is infection/inflammation of the lungs?
This is the most common symptom of pneumonia.
What is cough?
This diagnostic test confirms pneumonia/
What is chest x-ray?
This medication is used to treat bacterial pneumonia.
What is antibiotics?
This patient position improves oxygenation.
What is high fowler's?
This is the most common cause of pneumonia and requires antibiotics (bacteria, virus, or fungus).
What is bacterial pneumonia?
What is thick yellow or green?
This vital sign can be elevated in pneumonia
What is respiratory rate - or - temperature?
Acetaminophen is given for this symptom.
What is fever?
Incentive spirometry serves this purpose.
What is promote lung expansion and prevents atelectasis?
This type of pneumonia is acquired outside the hospital.
What is community acquired pneumonia (CAP)?
This lung sound is most associated with pneumonia.
What is crackles/rales?
An oxygen saturation of 88% indicates this.
What is hypoxia?
This treatment helps to improve oxygenation.
What is supplemental O2 -or- breathing treatments?
This nursing intervention should be implemented to mobilize secretions.
What is turn, cough, and deep breath?
This part of the lung fills with exudate or fluid during pneumonia.
What is the alveoli?
Chills and fever occur in pneumonia due to this bodily response.
What is inflammatory response to infection?
This lab test helps to determine if an infection is present.
What is CBC with an elevated WBC count?
Increasing fluid intake helps to alleviate this symptom.
What is thick secretions?
This is the priority nursing assessment for a patient with pnuemonia.
What is respiratory status?
This population is at MOST RISK for pneumonia complications.
What is geriatric, infants, and immunocompromised?
This indicates worsening oxygenation.
What is increased SOB and low O2?
This lab test identifies the causative organism in pneumonia.
What is sputum culture?
This medication class may be used to treat wheezing associated with pneumonia.
What are bronchodilators?
Smoking increases pneumonia risk becuase it impairs these functions.
What is lung defenses and cilia function?