respiratory conditions Flashcards
name as many respiratory conditions as possible.
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COVID-19
Cystic fibrosis
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma
Pneumonia
Pulmonary fibrosis
Respiratory infections
Tuberculosis
what is asthma?
Asthma is a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing problems. Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus.
how would you treat asthma?
give the patient oxygen if there sats are low. nebuliser, encourage patient to have their own inhaler.
what is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
(COPD) is a umbrella term to used to describe a variety of progressive lung disease such as bronchitis.
what is cystic fibrosis?
an inherited condition that causes sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive system
what is lung cancer?
a disease in which cells in the body grow out of control. tumor in the lungs
what is Mesothelioma
a cancer that usually starts in the layers of tissue that cover each lung (the pleura). which affects tissue that surrounds the heart. agressive
what is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection.
what is pulmonary fibrosis.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a disease where there is scarring of the lungs—called fibrosis—which makes it difficult to breathe.
what is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs and is caused by a type of bacteria
how do you do a respiratory assessment?
feel the exposed chest for any lumps and bumps.
look for any deformity
auscultate listening for during inhalation and exhalation.
percuss the chest.
how would you history take for respiratory?
do you have shortness of breath?
when did symptoms begin?
how severe are the symptoms?
does it affect daily activates?
where was you when it started?
are there any relieving or aggravating factors?
acute, subacute or chronic
any medication?
what are the different lung sounds.
bronchial- harsher, blowing sound and consolidation.
wheeze- whistling sound caused by narrowed airways.
crackles- caused by air entering collapsed airways and alveoli producing a opening snap
stridor- high pitched inspiratory sound from narrowed airway.
what is pulmonary embolism?
blockage in one or more of the pulmonary ateries.
what are the signs and symptoms and pulmonary embolism?
shortness of breath, chest pain, cough, fever, clammy, dizziness, tachycardia, cyanosis, palpations.
