Acute copd exacerbation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Cough<3 §Acute < 3 weeks duration §Common etiologies §Acute respiratory infection (bronchitis, PND) §COPD exacerbation, asthma exacerbation §Pneumonia §PE, §Subacute cough ----- duration, §Chronic cough §Asthma §GERD §Infection (pertussis, atypical pneumonia §ACE inhibitors §Chronic bronchitis (smokers) §Bronchiectasis (bronchial wall thickening on CT scan) §Lung cancer,Cough Dx perform spirometry if indicators are present Peak flow meter is used for monitoring, not for ...

Exam 2: NUR2349 / NUR 2349 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Professional Nursing I / PN1 | Exam Questions and Verified Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Rasmussen Question: A young adult is admitted to the emergency department after an automobile accident. The client has severe pain in the right chest from contact with the steering wheel. What should the nurse do first? Answer: Maintain adequate oxygenation Question: A client who has a history of pulmonary valve stenosis tells the h...

NSG 6340 PREDICTOR STUDY GUIDE 2 1. A 37-year-old female patient with a history of a single episode of depression and frequent complaints of PMS is being treated for hypothyroidism. Today she complains of poor concentration and fatigue. Initially, the NP should: a. Question her further 3. Which of the following is an example of secondary prevention? a. Annual influenza vaccination 7. A 35-year old female with a history of mitral valve prolapse is scheduled for routine dental cleaning. Accor...

Med-Surg II HESI Test Bank_ Complete Updated fall 2022-2023. - A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a possible cataract. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect the client to report? 1) Decreased color perception 2) Loss of peripheral vision 3) Bright flashes of light 4) Eyestrain - A nurse is assisting with the care of a client immediately following a lumbar puncture. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) 1) E...

What is the most important sign in a critically ill pt? Why? - Correct answer-Tachypnea Indicates metabolic acidosis (often w/ respiratory alkalosis compensation) A pt misses dialysis for a few days and comes in with fluid overload. He's tachycardic and tachypneic. On physical exam, you find JVD, pulsus paradoxus (20 mmHg drop during inspiration), and HoTN (80/40) with distant, muffled heart sounds. Lungs are clear to auscultation. What is the dx? - Correct answer-Cardiac tamponade; obstru...

A client with cystic fibrosis is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. When should the nurse administer the pancreatic enzymes that the client has been prescribed? :~~ With meals The nurse is caring for a patient with status asthmaticus in the intensive care unit (ICU). What does the nurse anticipate observing for the blood gas results related to hyperventilation for this patient? :~~ Respiratory alkalosis Which of the following occupy space in the thorax, but do not contribute ...

A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis, PND,...

FNP Board review questions 2023 A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANSWER D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build ...

{solved} NURS 372 Final Exam Questions and Correct Answers | The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: The following are asthma symptoms that may present themselves SATA: A. Crackles heard bilaterally on lung bases on auscultation B. Daytime symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing present more than twice weekly C. Waking from night sleep with symptoms of wheezing, dyspnea, coughing D. Dyspnea on exertion with activity E. Reliever (rescue) drug needed more than t...

FNP Board review questions and answers A 24-year old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - ANS D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cou...