Midterm Flashcards
What is the most common pathogen that causes UTI?
E. coli
Clinical Manifestations of the lower urinary tract system?
Dysuria
Frequency
Urgency
Suprapubic discomfort
Clinical manifestations of the Upper UTI
Fever
Chills
Flank pain
Clinical Manifestation of Urosepsis
Fever/ Chills
Nausea/ Vomiting
Malaise
Flank pain
CVA pain on the affected side
Nitrates are converted to _____ by bacteria
Nitrites
Golden standard Diagnostic
CT scan
Nitrites
Indicates bacteriuria
Leukocyte esterase
Enzyme present in WBC indicating pyuria
What are early manifestations of Acute respiratory failure?
Tachycardia
Tachypnea
pallor
Mild increase in WOB
Intervention for Mild to moderate ARF
Administration of high flow O2
Intervention for severe ARF
Mechanical ventillation
Hypoxemic Respiratory failure
PaO2 < 60
Hypercapnic RF
PaCO2 >50 or pH < 7.35
Clinical Manifestation Hypoxemia
Dyspnea
Accessory muscle use
nasal flaring
Tachypnea
Cool clammy diaphoretic skin
Agitation
confusion
Paradoxical Breathing
Clinical Manifestation of hypercapnia
Dyspnea
Pursed lip breathing
Tripod position
Decreased RR
Increased HR and BP
Morning Headache
Confusion
Decreased deep tendon reflexes