pneumonia - correct answer an acute inflammation of the lung caused by microbial organisms
pneumonia - correct answer this is most likely to develop
... [Show More] when protective organisms are overwhelmed, depression of cough reflexes, impaired cilia, malnutrition, chronic disease or immunosuppressive therapy occurs
types of pneumonia - correct answer community, hospital, fungal, aspiration and opportunistic
community acquired - correct answer type of pneumonia that occurs less than 48 hours of admission
hospital acquired - correct answer type of pneumonia that occurs after 48 hours of admission
stage 1 of pneumonia - correct answer congestion from outpouring oh fluid in alveoli (organisms multiply, infection spreads and interferes with lung function)
stage 2 of pneumonia - correct answer red hepatization (massive dilation of capillaries, alveoli fills with organisms, neuts, RBC and WBC)
stage 3 of pneumonia - correct answer grey hepatization (decrease blood flow, leukocyte and fibrin consolidate in affected part of the lung)
normal manifestations of pneumonia - correct answer sudden fever, shaking chills, SOB or orthopnea(difficulty breathing), productive cough of purulent sputum and chest pain
physical exam findings of pneumonia - correct answer dullness in percussion, increased fremitis, bronchial breathe sounds and crackles
collaborative care for pneumonia - correct answer drugs: antibiotic of a broad spectrum at first
supportive care: O2, analgesics, antipyretics
prevention: vaccine
dx studies of pneumonia - correct answer hx and physical examination, CXR, sputum specimsn, pulse ox or ABGs, CBC and blood culture (if systemic infection suspected)
nutritional therapy for pneumonia - correct answer fluid intake of atleast 3000mL a day, caloric intake of 1500 a day (increased metabolic demand)
how to prevent pneumonia - correct answer frequent ambulation, vaccination, educate of DB and C, elevate HOB with patients who have feeding tubes, assist clients with aspiration risks
nursing management of pneumonia - correct answer maintain airway and oxygenation, therapeutic positioning (good lung down), reinforce spirometer, DB and C, turning q2h and ambulation
COPD - correct answer poor gas exchange [Show Less]