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Lecture 11 Lower Respiratory Tract Flashcards

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what is pneumonia

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inflammation of lung parenchyma

inflammation of alveoli causes exudate production, which impairs O2 and CO2 diffusion

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what causes pneumonia?

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bacteria, fungi, viruses

aspiration or altered resistance to pathogens

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what is the difference between bronchopneumonia and lobar pneumonia

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bronchopneumonia looks patchy and lobar pneumonia causes consolidation

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what is community acquired pneumonia?

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develops in community or within 48 hours of hospitalization

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what is healthcare-associated pneumonia?

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occurs in non hospitalized patient who has high contact with healthcare system
usually multi-drug resistant organisms

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what is hospital acquired pneumonia?

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develops at least 48 hours after hospital admission
often multiple organisms
ventilator-associated pneumonia occurs >48 hours after ventilation

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7
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risk factors for pneumonia

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immunocompromised
other heart or lung disease
immobility
smoking
age
ICU admission
altered swallowing and depressed cough

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signs and symptoms of pneumonia

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fever, sweating, chills
severe cough
SOB
chest pain
loss of appetite
N/V, diarrhea
fatigue
weakness
purulent sputum

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diagnosing pneumonia

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chest xray
sputum culture
blood culture
bronchoscopy

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meds for pneumonia

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no meds for viral
IV antibiotics until patient stable enough for PO

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supportive care for pneumonia

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hydration
O2 or intubation if necessary
antipyretics
antitussives
nasal decongestants
rest

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preventing pneumonia

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smoking cessation
HOB >30 degrees
mobilization
assess swallowing and mental status, withhold PO if not safe
pulmonary toileting

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nursing interventions for pneumonia

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hydration
humidity
coughing and position changes to mobilize secretions
assess effectiveness of O2 administration
semi-fowlers

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complications of pneumonia

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sepsis
respiratory failure
pleural effusion
delirium

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what body systems are affected by tuberculosis?

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lungs
kidneys, bones, lymph nodes

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is latent tuberculosis contagious?

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no

17
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pathophysiology of tuberculosis

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bacteria deposits in alveoli and transports to other parts of the body
immune response causes fibrosis in lung tissue

18
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signs and symptoms of TB

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low grade fever
cough
bloody sputum
night sweats
fatigue
weight loss

19
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diagnosing TB

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TB skin test
quantiferon
chest xray
sputum culture

20
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TB medications

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isoniazid
rifampin
pyrazinamide
ethambutol

21
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side effects of TB medications

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hepatotoxicity
neuritis
optic neuritis

22
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side effect of rifampin

A

urine and body secretions colored orange

23
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nursing management of TB

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airborne precautions
promote airway clearance
improve activity
avoid alcohol
take meds on empty stomach
nutrition important because prolonged illness can cause malnutrition

24
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what is pleural effusion?

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fluid in pleural space
fluid can be clear, bloody, or purulent

25
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symptoms of pleural effusion

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chest pain
dyspnea
difficulty lying flat

26
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what conditions might pleural effusion be secondary to?

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pneumonia
PE
cancer

27
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assessing and diagnosing pleural effusion

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absent breath sounds
chest xray or CT
thoracentesis
maybe chest tube

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respiratory failure

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lungs fail to provide adequate oxygen and ventilation

29
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ABG values for respiratory failure - respiratory acidosis

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PaO2 <60
pH <7.35
PaCO2 >50

30
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causes of respiratory failure

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impaired CNS
neuromuscular dysfunction
muskuloskeletal dysfunction
pulmonary dysfunction
post-op meds and pain

31
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early symptoms of respiratory failure

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restlessness
fatigue
headache
dyspnea
air hunger
tachycardia
increased BP

32
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late symptoms of respiratory failure

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confusion
lethargy
tachycardia and tachypnea
cyanosis
respiratory arrest

33
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managing respiratory failure

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correct cause
intubation if necessary

34
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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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severe inflammation of lungs

alveolar damage
pulmonary edema
hypoxemia not responsive to oxygen therapy
infiltrates in lungs

35
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managing ARDS

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oxygen, pulmonary toileting, nebulizers
enteral feeding
hydration
anxiety meds
intubation and ventilation
prone positioning

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