def. of manifestations of infection in older adults

Question 1

dyspnea def

Answer 1

shortness of breath

Question 2

purulent sputum def

Answer 2

pathological discharge of the bronchi and trachea containing a large number of white blood cells, colored yellow, yellow-green or green

Question 3

describe crackles in lungs

Answer 3

fluid in the lungs (edema) assoc. with inflammation and infection of the bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli

Question 4

dysuria def.

Answer 4

pain or comfort when peeing ( burning)

Question 5

urinary frequency def.

Answer 5

peeing alot

Question 6

pyuria

Answer 6

elevated number of white blood cells in urine

Question 7

purulent wound drainage def

Answer 7

localized defect or excavation of the skin or underlying soft tissue that produces large amounts of serous, sanguineous, serosanguineous or purulent discharge.

thick with a yellow, green or brown color, with a pungent, strong, foul, fecal or musty odor

Question 8

erythema def

Answer 8

redness

Question 9

odynophagia def

Answer 9

pain when swallowing

Question 10

dysphagia def

Answer 10

difficulty swallowing

Question 11

hyperemia def

Answer 11

increased amount of blood in the vessels of an organ or tissue in the body.

Question 12

nuchal rigidity def

Answer 12

Impaired neck flexion resulting from muscle spasm

Question 13

photophobia def

Answer 13

abnormal intolerance to visual perception of light