what is pnemonia
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a lower respiratory infection caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, protazoa
and parasites
A 66-year-old client has marked dyspnea at rest, is thin, and uses accessory muscles
to breathe. He's tachypneic, with a prolonged expiratory phase. He has no cough. He
leans forward with his arms braced on his knees to support his chest and shoulders
for breathing. This client has symptoms of which of the following respiratory
disorders?
A-COPD
B- Emphysema
C-ARDS
D- Asthma
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B- Emphysema
These are classic signs and symptoms of a client with emphysema. In the
early stages of the disease, the physical examination may be normal.
Patients with emphysema are typically referred to as "pink puffers," meaning
cachectic and non-cyanotic. Expiration through pursed lips increases
airway pressure and prevents airway collapse during respiration, and the
use of accessory muscles of respiration indicates advanced disease.
What is a late sign of respiratory failure
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cyanosis
Which of the following assessment findings would help confirm a diagnosis of asthma
in a client suspected of having the disorder?
A- Increased FEV
B- Inspiratory and Expiratory Wheezing
C- Vesicular breath sounds
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B- Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
symptoms of a pneumothroax
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, sudden chest pain
tachypnea
tachycardia
dyspnea/sob
What are the diagnostics of pneumonia?
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chest x ray- to check for consolidation of lung
blood cultures- bacteremia
sputum culture
cbc- check for elevated WBC's
What is asthma
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inflammation of the airway and contraction of the bronchial smooth
muscles when triggered by a allergen or irritant
signs and symptoms of ARDS
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increased respiratory rate
fine crackles
restless, agitated, confusion
increased heart rate
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a lower respiratory infection caused by a virus, bacteria, fungus, protazoa
and parasites
A 66-year-old client has marked dyspnea at rest, is thin, and uses accessory muscles
to breathe. He's tachypneic, with a prolonged expiratory phase. He has no cough. He
leans forward with his arms braced on his knees to support his chest and shoulders
for breathing. This client has symptoms of which of the following respiratory
disorders?
A-COPD
B- Emphysema
C-ARDS
D- Asthma
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B- Emphysema
These are classic signs and symptoms of a client with emphysema. In the
early stages of the disease, the physical examination may be normal.
Patients with emphysema are typically referred to as "pink puffers," meaning
cachectic and non-cyanotic. Expiration through pursed lips increases
airway pressure and prevents airway collapse during respiration, and the
use of accessory muscles of respiration indicates advanced disease.
What is a late sign of respiratory failure
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cyanosis
Which of the following assessment findings would help confirm a diagnosis of asthma
in a client suspected of having the disorder?
A- Increased FEV
B- Inspiratory and Expiratory Wheezing
C- Vesicular breath sounds
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B- Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing
symptoms of a pneumothroax
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, sudden chest pain
tachypnea
tachycardia
dyspnea/sob
What are the diagnostics of pneumonia?
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chest x ray- to check for consolidation of lung
blood cultures- bacteremia
sputum culture
cbc- check for elevated WBC's
What is asthma
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inflammation of the airway and contraction of the bronchial smooth
muscles when triggered by a allergen or irritant
signs and symptoms of ARDS
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increased respiratory rate
fine crackles
restless, agitated, confusion
increased heart rate
