Asthma etiology - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

New model for primary care collaborative health care, NPs, Pas, patient coordination. Policy to reduce adverse events associated with care transitions -Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) - provides hospitals with an incentive to improve their communication and care coordination and work more successfully with patients and caregivers on post-discharge planning IDEAL -I- include the patient and family as full partners in the discharge planning proces -D- discuss with the p...

Chapter 1: Bronchiolitis 1. Which intervention is appropriate for the infant hospitalized with bronchiolitis? Position on the side with neck slightly flexed. ANS: D Cool, humidified oxygen is given to relieve dyspnea, hypoxemia, and insensible fluid loss from tachypnea. The infant should be positioned with the head and chest elevated at a 30- to 40-degree angle and the neck slightly extended to maintain an open airway and decrease pressure on the diaphragm. The etiology of bronchioliti...

Respiratory Therapy - Lindsey Jones/Clinical Simulations 459 Questions with Verified Answers Information Gathering - Emphysema: (Abnormal condition of the alveoli resulting destruction and loss of elasticity) - CORRECT ANSWER LEVEL I : Cyanosis, Barrel chest, increased A-P diameter, Accessory muscle use, Digital clubbing of the nail beds, Significant history of smoking and/or occupational exposure to smoke or other pulmonary irritant LEVEL II : Dyspnea, Wheezing breath sounds LEVEL III ...

Priority nursing interventions pneumonia - ️️- raise head of bed (at least semiFowler's) - admin O₂ - turn/reposition pts who are immobilized - assess lung sounds - deep breathing/coughing - provide adequate rest - admin meds - monitor for complications treatment of asthma - ️️*- Avoidance of triggers* - Short-acting ß2-agonists (SABA) - Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) - Long-acting ß2-agonists (LABA) - Leukotriene antagonists (modifiers) (LTRA) pneumonia - ️️acute ...

acute bronchitis - diagnostics - Decision criteria for Chest x-ray: hypoxia, tachypnea, fever, abnormal lung exam, or at high risk for pneumonia or superimposed heart failure Consider PPD but expect neg results Flu swab Consider CBC, viral panel, influenza titer Test for pertussis if local outbreak or known exposure acute bronchitis - differentials - · Pneumonia · TB · Asthma · Pertussis · Influenza · Sinusitis acute bronchitis - etiology - acute cough due to inflammation of th...

Hypokalemia and lasix - Answer- If pt is Hypokalemic, report to RN before giving Lasix Hypervolemia Causes - Answer- CKD, liver disease, cirrhosis, CHF, increased salt intake, COPD Hypervolemia Signs and symptoms - Answer- Headache, Confusion, Nausea, Vomiting, Coma Hypovolemia Causes - Answer- Vomiting, DM, fever, heat exposure, exercise, no water access, significant injury to skin Moat accurate assessment of water balance - Answer- daily weights in similar clothing, same scale, sam...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Human Diseases MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Treatment interventions may include: a. medications. c. education. b. nutritional modifications. d. all of the above. ANS: D a. Medications may be prescribed as treatment for certain conditions, but other treatments are also listed. b. Nutritional modifications may be recommended for certain conditions, but other treatments are also listed. c. Education may assist the patient to better handle his or her condition, but other tre...

Exam 4: NURS 611/ NURS611 (Latest 2024/ 2025 Update) Advanced Pathophysiology Guide| Qs & As| 100% Correct| Grade A- Maryville Q: characteristics of Hirschsprung disease Answer: -most common cause of intestinal obstruction -neural crest fails to go to GI tract --> missing parasympathetic ganglion cells in submucosal and myenteric nerve plexuses in parts of the intestine -failure to pass meconium within 24-48 hrs after birth -episodes of vomiting bile -refuse to eat -abdominal ...

NURS 125 Exam II Study Guide Solutions pneumonia - ANSWER-acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma leading to consolidation of lung tissue as the alveoli fill with exudate that impairs gas exchange pneumonia primary problem - ANSWER-impaired gas exchange community acquired pneumonia - ANSWER-a type of pneumonia that results from contagious infection outside of a hospital or clinic (or within 48 hours of entering a hospital/facility) Hospital acquired pneumonia - ANSWER-pneumonia occurri...

Test Bank for Applied Pathophysiology: A Conceptual Approach 4e 4th Edition by Judi Nath; Carie Braun. ISBN-13: 9199 Full Chapters test bank included 1 Introduction to Pathophysiology Introduction Defining Pathophysiology Understanding Pathophysiology Pathogenesis Etiology Clinical Manifestations Diagnosis and Treatment Applying Pathophysiology Individual Health Population Health Disease Prevention Evidence-Based Practice Functional Concepts of Altered Health 2 Altered Cel...