Respiratory

Question 1

Rhinitis?

Answer 1

Inflammation of the mucus membranes of nose. Caused by virus infection or allergic reaction e.g. cold or hay fever

Question 2

What is Pleurisy?

Answer 2

Inflammation of the pleura. Impairs lubricating function and causes pain when breathing.

Question 3

What is Pneumoconiosis?

Answer 3

Disease of the lungs. Caused by inhalation of dust, characterised by coughing and, inflammation and fibrosis

Question 4

What is tuberculosis?

Answer 4

Infectious bacterial disease. Growth of nodules in lungs

Question 5

What is Emphysema?

Answer 5

Air sacs are enlarged and damaged, causing breathlessness. Caused by smoking

Question 6

Nursing considerations of respiratory clients

Answer 6

Positioning
Medication
Promoting comfort and relieving pain
preventing infection
promoting efficient gas exchange
oxygen therapy