Infection/Immunity/Dermatitis Flashcards
Inflammation of the lung parenchyma
-infection is constantly a possibility;
Respiratory open airway
Pneumonia
Acute Bacterial Pneumonia Legionnaires' disease Primary Atypical Pneumonia Viral pneumonia Aspiration Pneumonia Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia
Types of Pneumonia
Productive cough chills fever cough sputum rust or purulent Hear crackles; possible pleural rub pneumoccocal (strep) 70%, staphaureus; necrosis lung absess or empyema (pus pocket) Throcyntesis or chest tube aspirate fluid out
Acute Bacterial Pneumonia
-(Chest) pleuritic pain; increase change on inspiration
Moisture (swimming in pond) HVAC; duct work; broncho pneumonia Legionella pneumophila (bug found in H2O) gradual onset (up to 2 days after exposure) Dry cough dyspnea malaise chills fever Head ache possible confusion anorexia and diarrhea
Legionnaires’s Disease; pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumoniae Verigitis or bronchitis, typically young adults living in close quarters 10% viral mild HA fever Malaise Fatigue muscle aching dry cough
Viral pneumonia
Asp. of gastric contents emergency surgery depressed cough or gag impaired swallowing stroke pts. @ risk
Aspiration pneumonia
PCP Abrupt onset includes fever tachycardia SOB dry, non-productive cough ***HIV
Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia
*Chest Xray; pneumonia dx & rule-out
*Computed tomography; detailed image needed
*Sputum gram stain; tells you what its positive for and to determine broad spectrum antibiotics
*Sputum C&S; culture and sensitivity; what bug is it and drug it’s most susceptible to. (resistant)
*CBC; complete blood count
*Serology testing; detect antibodies to toxins, identify affecting organism
*Pulse oximetry; Sat %
*ABG; arterial blood gases
*Fiberoptic bronchoscopy; some reason pt needs o2.
(bronch tem; look and see whats going on. poss to suck all sputum out and get a specimen).
Diagnostics Pneumonia/Infection
Cough Excess mucus production Dyspnea Hemoptysis Chest pain Fever Decreased appetite Malaise Cyanosis
Symptoms of Pneumonia/Infection
*Pain and Fever Control; treat at 38.5 or greater in hosp.; Tylenol or Motrin
Risk with increase fever; seizures
*Fluids; loosen secretions; have insensible fluid loss; need extra
*Rest
*O2; Sat%
*Chest PT; loosen up secretions; ABX
*Urinary Tract Infection;
What is it? ureuritis, prostatitis, cystistis, pleulonephritis (upper and ureters; 2nd most common in children)
*An infection that can include urethra bladder, ureters, and/or kidneys
*Infecting agent
*Escherichia coli; most common (in stool) Females wipe front to back
*Staphylococcus sapophyticus; 10-15%
*Proteu
*Klebsiella
*Pseudomonas; these 3 have to do with catheterizations
Treatment of Pneumonia/Infections
Dysuria Pyuria Frequency Hematuria Urgency Suprapubic discomfort Nocturia
Urinary Tract Infection
Symptoms
- urinalysis; mid stream or clean catch
- urine gram stain; what type of bacteria?
- urine culture and sensitivity; susceptibility
- WBC with differential; increase infection; leukocytosis
- Intravenous pyelography; contrast, structure elevation, anything unusual there
- Voiding cystourethrography; taking a look while your voiding
- Cystoscopy; up urethra; direct visualization to bladder
- Pelvic/prostate exam; manual exam; determine cystocele, enlarged prostate or rectocele
- Renal/bladder ultrasound; detect pyelonephritis or renal scaring
Diagnostics of Infection/UTI
ABX
Encourage fluids; flush system
Administer analgesics
Treatment of UTI infection
Is a highly contagious, viral respiratory disease referred to as “the flu”
Influenza or “the flu”
Coryza; inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane lining assoc with nasal discharge. Cough; dry Substernal burning Sore throat Fever and Chills Muscle Aches Malaise Fatigue
Symptoms of the Flu
Based on Hx; where u been, with who? Clinical Findings Community Outbreaks Chest Xrays WBC; decreased bc viral CBC; rule out pneumonia 30% mortality rate Prevention; vaccine No aspirin for children: Reye Syndrome (2 to 3 weeks after onset of flu)
Diagnostics for the Flu
myocarditis
encephalitis
Guillian Barre; neuromuscular disorder; loss function top to bottom. recover bottom to top
Complications of the flu
- Antivirals;
- amantadine (5 day prophylactic), rimantidine (preventing), Zanamivir (prophylactic; can give bronchospasms, no COPD patients)
- oseltamivir (PO), ribavirin (inhalant); decrease severity of the flu, 7 days if you have it.
- aspirin, acetaminophen, NSAIDS, to relieve fever and aches
Treatment of Flu; Antivirals
Acute bacterial infection of the dermis and underlying connective tissue
Cellulitis
Inflammation
Pain
Warmth
Redness
Swelling
***enlarged lymph nodes
-irregular shape, but well defined borders.
-Normal flora on body then break in skin, get an infection.
-ABX-10 day course
-@ risk for sepsis and osteomyelitis (inf. in the bone) and arthritis
Symptoms of Cellulitis
WBC; elevated; bacterial
Blood cultures; possibly, systemic infection
Diagnostics of Cellulitis
Maintain adequate hydration Administer antipyretics, ABX Administer pain medication as needed Maintain bedrest Encourage adequate nutrition for healing
Treatment for Cellulitis
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Legs up
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Legs down
tinea pedis
athlete’s foot
malnutrition dehydration diabetes PVD, circulatory problem issues tinea pedis
Peripheral neuropathy
disorder of nerve(s) apart from the brain and spinal cord.
Peripheral neuropathy
Inflammation of the mucus membranes of the stomach and small intestine. usually the small bowel.
Gastroenteritis
Increased frequency of stooling. ie. watch out for hypokalemia. Replacing K+ possible
Increased water content of stool.
hx, HA, Malaise, muscle aches
“traveler’s diarrhea” from e coli or campylobacter
“dysentery” from Shigellosis
Viral Rotavirus
norwalk virus
Symptoms of Gastroenteritis
Gram stain
Diagnostic for Gastroenteritis
Fluids ABX Skin Care Weights daily (hydration staus) Must use own bathroom and dishes food prep wash hands clean bathroom
Treatment of Gastroenteritis/teaching
Inflammation of the skin
- response to direct contact with allergen
- Common causes; dyes, perfumes, poison plants, chemicals, metals, acids, alkalis, bromide, chlorine, cosmetics, fabrics, rubber products, coloring agents.
- Nursing practice consideration: Latex
Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis
-Type IV cell mediated.
-Delayed hypersensitivity
-First exposure sensitizes, subsequent exposure manifestations noted.
Irritant contact dermatitis
-Inflammation of the skin from irritants.
*Often forms acids, soaps detergents
*Lesions are similar
Risk Factors
-Allergies, family hx or eczema, burns exposure to plants, chemical metals, frequent hand washing,
Elderly @ risk
Pathophysiology and Etiology
Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Manifestations
- Erythema
- Edema
- Pruritus
- Vesicles
- Bullae
- Irritant contact dermatitis
- Discrete area of redness at exposure location
Clinical Manifestations
Contact Dermatitis
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
-Symptoms can develop several hours to 3 days after exposure
-Rash takes 2-4 weeks to resolve without treatment
Irritant contact Dermatitis
-Rash usually develops within a few hours of contact, peaks within 24 hours and resolves with removal of the irritant.
Clinical Manifestations
Contact Dermatitis
Hx and pattern of rash gives clues
- Testing;
- patch testing, stays on for 48-72 hr.
- Intradermal
- Scratch
Diagnosis
Contact Dermatitis
- Remove offending agent!
- Apply calamine lotion
- Cool compresses; Burrow’s/Domeboro Solution
- Oatmeal soaks; relieve itching
- caution, tub will be slippery
- Antihistamines; itching/limit cytokines; benadryl
- Topical Corticosteroids; 2x/day (2-3 weeks)
- oral corticosteroids for more than 10% surface area
- never stop taking abruptly
Treatment for Contact Dermatitis
- Referral to allergist
- Other consultations if episode recurrent
- School age children; class environment
- Work environment
Collaboration
Contact Dermatitis
Chief Complaint;
- Onset
- Characteristics
- Course
- Severity
- Precipitating and relieving factors
- Physical examination
Nursing Process: Assessment
Contact Dermatitis
Impaired Skin integrity
Deficient Knowledge
Nursing Diagnosis
Contact Dermatitis