Exam (elaborations)
Medical Case: Kenneth Bronson | Questions And Answers Latest {} A+ Graded | 100% Verified
- Course
- Institution
Medical Case: Kenneth Bronson | Questions And Answers Latest {} A+ Graded | 100% Verified
[Show more]
Content preview
Medical Case: Kenneth Bronson | Questions And Answers Latest {2024- 2025} A+ Graded |100% Verified
A patient experiencing respiratory distress at home from pneumonia is brought to the hospital and upon
presentation requires intubation. How would the nurse classify this type of pneumonia? pg. 587 -
Community-acquired pneumonia
Rationale: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is pneumonia occurring in the community or within
less than 48 hours of hospital admission. Health care-associated pneumonia (HCAP) occurs in a
nonhospitalized patient with extensive health care contact. Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) occurs
48 hours or more after hospital admission. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of HAP that
develops 48 hours or more after intubation.
The patient experiencing an anaphylactic reaction may experience which of the following signs and
symptoms? (Select all that apply.) pg. 1065 - - Bronchospasm
- Pruritus
- Dyspnea
- Laryngeal edema
Rationale: Mild systemic reactions consist of peripheral tingling, warmth, a sensation of fullness in the
mouth and throat, nasal congestion, periorbital swelling, pruritus, sneezing, and tearing of the eyes.
Moderate systemic reactions may include flushing and anxiety in addition to any of the milder
symptoms. More serious reactions include bronchospasm, laryngeal edema, severe dyspnea, cyanosis,
and hypotension. Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), abdominal cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, and
seizures can also occur. Cardiac arrest and coma may follow.
When a patient presents to the emergency department with pneumonia, which signs and symptoms
would the nurse expect the patient to exhibit? (Select all that apply.) pg. 590 - - Fever
- Orthopnea
- Dyspnea
- Fatigue
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller oneclass. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $13.48. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
82871 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now