Respritory

Question 1

Goal of treating pneumonia

Answer 1

Clear breath sounds / normal breathing pattern

Question 2

Goal of tb treatment

Answer 2

Normal pulmonary function
- teaching of disease/ not spreading

Question 3

Copd main goal

Answer 3

Relief of symptoms - ability to do adls
- overall improve quality of life

Question 4

Asthma goal

Answer 4

Have minimal symptoms during the day and night
- maintain acceptable activity levels

Question 5

What need to be gathered during nursing assessment of a respiratory patient

Answer 5

Health history - meds/symptoms/ work habits
Physical assessment- labs / vitals

Question 6

Types of pneumonia

Answer 6

Viral
Bacterial
Mycoplasma
Opportunistic

Question 7

Opportunistic pneumonia

Answer 7

A decreased immune system causes a person to develop pneumonia

Question 8

Aspiration pneumonia

Answer 8

Abnormal entry of oral or gastric material into lower airway

Question 9

Risk factors for aspiration pneumonia

Answer 9

Decreased level of consciousness
Difficulty swallowing
Insertion of nasogastric tube

Question 10

How is pneumonia classified

Answer 10

According to causative organism, characteristics of disease
Radio graphic appearance