week 11 infection Flashcards

1
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most common cause of limb swelling

A

cellulitis

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2
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cellulitis

A

bacteria enters the skin and releases toxins in subcutaneous tissue, causing infection

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3
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cellulitis s/s

A

swelling
localized redness
warmth
pain

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4
Q

cellulitis nursing management

A

oral/IV abx
elevate affected extremity
warm, moist packs to site every 2-4 hrs
educate about skin/foot care

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5
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appendix

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attached to cecum below ileocecal valve
fills with byproducts of digestion that empty to cecum
prone to obstruction/infection

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6
Q

most common reason for emergency abdominal surgery

A

appendicitis

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7
Q

appendicitis risk factors

A

typically occurs between age 10-30
more common in males
hereditary

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8
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appendicitis patho

A

increased intraluminal pressure causes swelling and obstruction of appendix

tissue becomes ischemic
bacterial overgrowth occurs

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9
Q

appendicitis s/s

A

RLQ pain or periumbilical pain
nausea, anorexia
fever
rebound tenderness, tenderness at McBurney’s point

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10
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appendicitis diagnostics

A

CBC
CT
pregnancy test/transvaginal US
urinalysis

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11
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appendicitis complications

A

gangrene
perforation
peritonitis
abscess

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12
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appendicitis gerontologic considerations

A

uncommon in older adults
pain may be minimal/absent
bowel obstruction
fever and leukocytosis may not be present

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13
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appendicitis medical mgmt

A

surgery (lapro or gen anasthesia)
3-5 day IV abx
drains may be used

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14
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appendicitis nursing mgmt

A

manage pain and anxiety
prevent FVD, infection at site, atelecetasis
maintain skin integrity
provide appropriate nutrition

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15
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diverticulum

A

sac-like herniation of the lining of the bowel that extends through a defect in the muscle layer

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16
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diverticulosis

A

multiple diverticula without inflammation

17
Q

diverticulitis

A

infection and inflammation of diverticula

18
Q

diverticulosis s/s

A

constipation

19
Q

diverticulitis s/s

A

LLQ pain
n/v
fever, chills
tachycardia

20
Q

diverticulitis assessment

A
colonoscopy
CBC
hemoglobin
UA
abd imaging (CT, XR)
21
Q

diverticulitis medical mgmt

A

rest
fluids
analgesics
abx

hospitalization if complicated

22
Q

diverticulitis surgical mgmt

A

one-stage resection: inflamed area is removed and a primary end-to-end anastomosis is completed

23
Q

diverticulitis nursing mgmt

A

encourage fluid intake (2L day)
soft foods, high fiber
exercise program
bulk laxatives (psyllium) and stool softeners

24
Q

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

A

noncancerous enlargement of prostate

affects half of men over 40 y/o

25
Q

second most common cause of surgical intervention in men over 60

A

BPH

26
Q

BPH risk factors

A

smoking, alcohol use
obesity, sedentary lifestyle
HTN, heart disease
DM

27
Q

BPH s/s

A
may have urinary sx
severity increases with age
urinary freq/urgency, nocturia
hesitancy to start urination, decreased and intermittent stream
sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
28
Q

BPH assessment

A
voiding diary
UA
PSA level
imaging (urethrocystoscopy, US)
measurement of postvoid residual urine
cardiac status and respiratory function
29
Q

DRE

A

digital rectal exam
screen for prostate cancer
recommended annually for men >50 y/o
assess size, symmetry, shape, consistency

30
Q

IPSS

A

international prostate symptom score

0-7 mild
8-19 moderate
20-35 severe

31
Q

BPH medical mgmt

A

goals: improve QOL, relieve obstruction, prevent progression, minimize complications

catheterization if pt is unable to void
cystostomy: incision into bladder for urinary drainage

32
Q

alpha-adrenergic blockers (hytrin, cardura)

A

treat BPH
relax smooth muscle of bladder/prostate
improves urine flow and relieves sx

33
Q

side effects of alpha adrenergic blockers

A
dizziness
headache
fatigue
orthostatic hypotension
rhinitis
sexual dysfunction
34
Q

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (Proscar, Avodart)

A

decrease size of prostate

side effects: decreased libido, ED, breast enlargement, flushing

35
Q

transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)

A

transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)

removal of inner portion of prostate thru an endoscope through urethra
outpt setting

36
Q

continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)

A

commonly used after TURP
flushes sterile water into bladder to remove and prevent blood clots
urine usually bloody at start, to pink, to clear
bags hang from IV pole