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concepts of care for pt. with noninfectious lower respiratory problems Flashcards

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asthma

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  • chronic disease that occurs intermittently

- inflammation and airway tissue sensitivity

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asthma symoms

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  • daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing presents more than 2 a week
  • waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing
  • relieved drug needed more than twice weekly
  • number of times per week activity was limited or stopped by symptoms
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asthma history

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  • history of dsypna, shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, wheezing, increased mucous production
  • same pt. have symptoms 4-8 weeks after a cold or other upper respiratory infection
  • pt. with atopic (allergic) asthma may have other allergic problems
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common symptoms with acute asthma

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audible wheezing

increased respiraotry effort

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asthma attack cues

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inflammation occurs, coughing may increase

  • accessory muscle use
  • breathing cycle is longer, prolonged exhalation and requires more effort
  • unable to speak
  • hypoxia
  • poor o2 levels
  • examine oral mucosa, nail beds, change in loc, & tachycardia
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pulmonary function tests

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  • forced vital capacity: total amount of air exhaled
  • forced expiratory volume in first second- how much air a person exhale during forced breath
  • peak expiratory rate flow- air flowing out of lungs
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asthma interventions

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  • control and prevent episodes
  • improve air flow and gas exchange
  • relieve symptoms
  • self management education
  • ASSESSMENT OF ASTHMA SEVERITY DAILY WITH A PEAK FLOW METER IS RECOMMENDED FOR PT. WHOSE ASTHMA IS NOT WELL CONTROLLED
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asthma drug therapy

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  • control therapy drugs
  • reliever drugs
  • bronchodilators
  • anti-inflammatory agents
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control therapy drugs (used daily)

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used to reduce airway sensitivity (responsiveness) to prevent asthma attacks from occurring and maintain gas exchange
- inhaled cortical steroid- reduce inflammation

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reliever drugs

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used to stop an attack

- short acting bronchodilator

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bronchodilators

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induce rapid bronchodilation through relaxing the smooth muscle

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what do anti-inflammatory agents do?

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help to improve bronchiolar airflow and increase gas exchange

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high flow delivery cause

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bronchospasms are severe and limit flow of oxygen through bronchiole tubes

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status asthmaticus

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  • severe life threatening acute episode of airway obstruction
  • intensifies once it begins, often does not respond to common therapy
  • can develop pneumothorax and cardiac or respiratory arrest
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treatment for status asthmaticus

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Iv fluids
potent systemic bronchodilator
steroids
epinephrine
oxygen
prepare for emergency intubation
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emphysema

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destructive problem of lung elastic tissue that reduces its ability to recoil after stretching, leading to hyperinflation of the lung
- changes result in dyspna with reduced gas exchange and the need for an increased respiratory rate

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chronic bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles caused by exposure to irritants, especially cigarette smoke

  • trigger inflammation, vasodilation, mucosal edema, congestion, and bronchospasm
  • affects airways not alveoli
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why is chronic bronchitis a blue bloater

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  • presence of cyanosis of skin and mucous membranes
  • hypoxemia occurs early in disease
  • c02 retention
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when does dyspnea occur for bronchitis

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occurs later in disease

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when does hypoxemia and hypercapnia occur for chronic bronchitis

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early in disease

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why is emphysema a pink puffer

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  • there color and the way they breathe through pursed lips on expiration
  • hypoxemia occurs late in disease
  • damage not in bronchioles therefore no c02 retention
  • no cyanosis just pink
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when does dyspnea occur in emphysema

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-occurs early

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when does hypoxemia and hypercapnia occur

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later in disease

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complications of COPD

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  • hypoxemia
  • acidosis: decreased 02, increased c02
  • respiratory infection
  • CARDIAC FAILURE: cor pulmonale- ride sides heart failure
  • dysrhthmias: due to acidosis and perfusion
  • respiratory failure: hypoxemia
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copd history & risk factors

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risk factors:

  • age
  • gender
  • occupational history
  • SMOKING
  • breathing problems
  • activity level
  • weight
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the general appearance of copd

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  • weight is proportionate to height, posture, mobility, muscle mass, and overall hygiene
  • pt. with severe copd are THIN
  • orthopneic or tripod position
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respiratory changes in copd assessment

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  • assess chest size
  • fatigue
  • breathing rate and pattern
  • chest for retractions and asymmetric chest expansion
  • depth of inspiration
  • abnormal breath sounds
  • degree of dyspnea
  • barrel chest
  • cyanosis
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cardiac changes

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  • assess heart rate and rhythm
  • swelling of feet or ankles
  • nail beds
  • oral mucous membranes
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copd assessment cues: lab

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  • abg value
  • sputum specimens
  • WBC count
  • h&h serum
  • electrolyte levels
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copd assessment cues: imaging assessmenr

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chest x ray

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copd assessment cues: other test

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  • pulmonary function test: primary testing
  • COPD assessment test
  • lung volumes
  • diffusion test
  • oxygen saturation
  • peal expiratory flow meter
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COPD analysis

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  • decreased gas exchange
  • weight loss
  • decreased endurance
  • potential for pneumonia
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COPD planning and implementation

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  • improve gas exchange and reduction of carbon dioxide retention
  • ensure consistent use of drug therapy, airway maintenance, monitoring, breathing techniques, positioning, effective coughing, oxyen therapy, exercise conditioning, suctioning, and hydration
  • surgical intervention
  • preventing weight loss
  • minimizing anxiety
  • improving endurance
  • preventing respiratory infection
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surgical intervention for copd

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lung transplantation

- lung volume reduction surgery

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preventing weight loss for copd

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dyspnea management

food selection

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improving endurance for copd

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  • energy conservation
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what is common complication of COPD

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  • PNA is a common complication of COPD

- teach pt. to reduce the risk of infection

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COPD evaluating outcomes

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  • attain and maintain gas exchange at a level within his or her chronic baseline values
  • achieve an effective breathing pattern that decrease the work of breathing
  • maintain a patent airway
  • achieve and maintain a body weight within 10% of his or her ideal weight
  • have decreased anxiety
  • increase activity to a level of acceptance to him or her
  • avoid serious respiratory infections
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Cystic Fibrosis

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  • autosomal recessive genetic disease
  • diagnosed in early childhood
  • blocked chloride transport in cell mebranes
  • thick, sticky mucous
  • affects lungs and non-pulmonary ograns and pancreatic function
  • blocks chloride transport and cell membrane
  • impaired gas exchange
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cystic fibrosis assessment clues: nonpulmonary symtoms

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  • abdominal distension
  • GERD, rectal prolapse, foul smelling stool, steatorrhea
  • malnourishment
  • DIABETES
  • OSTEOPOROSIS, OSTEOPENIA
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cystic fibrosis assessment clues: pulmonary symtoms

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  • respiratory infections
  • chest congestion and sputum production
  • limited exercise tolerance
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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: nutrition management

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  • focus on WEIGHT maintenance (protein & fat intake), vitamin supplementation, diabestes management, and pancreatic enzyme replacement
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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: preventitive/maintenance therapy

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  • use of positive expiratory pressure
  • active cycle of breathing techniques
  • indivdualized exercise program
  • adn chest physiotherapy with postural drainage
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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: drugs

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bronchodilators
anti-inflammatories
mucolytics
antibiotics

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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: exacerbation therapy

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  • increased chest congestion
  • reduced activity
  • onset of crackles
  • 10% decrease in FEV1
  • bipap for advanced disease 14-21 day course of antibiotics
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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: gene therapy

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  • pt. with specific gene mutations

- drug Ivacaftor aka CFTR modulator or potentiator is valuable to pt. with CF

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cystic fibrosis interventions nonsurgical: surgical

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lung transplantation

  • does not cure
  • extends life by 1-15 years
  • transplant rejection is high
  • continue for infections

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