Stridor w croup - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

BVM Respiratory Rates. How do we determine adequate respiration? - ANSWER-- theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - is patient getting job done on their one or do they need help? Wheezing - ANSWER-High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI - ANSWER-Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis) CRACKLES (RALES) - ANSW...

Levels of Health Promotion primary, secondary, tertiary Application Examples of Levels of Promotion primary- weight loss, diet, smoking cessation Secondary- papsmears, mammograms, testicular exams Tertiary- medication therapy, surgical treatment, physical therapy, teaching foot care education to diabetic care Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute -- / -- Full screen Brainpower Read More Primary promotes health and preventing developm...

Types of prevention - answer-primary- car restraints, bicycle helmets, immunizations secondary- prevent for those with RF-pap, mammo tertiary-mgmt of established disease- meds, lifestyle Primary - answer-Preventing the health problem, most cost effective form of healthcare **IMMUNIZATIONS, ensuring adequate illumination at home (preventing falls) Secondary - answer-Detecting disease in early asymptomatic stages, screenings -Early cause finding of asymptomatic disease via the use of a sc...

4 Critical Life Functions (in order) - correct answer Ventilation, Oxygenation, Circulation, Perfusion Signs vs Symptoms - correct answer Signs are objective, symptoms are subjective Pack Year Formula - correct answer # packs per day x # years smoked = pack year history Advance Directives: Living Will vs Durable Power of Attorney - correct answer ...

BVM Respiratory Rates..How do we determine adequate respiration? - ANS - theoretically less than 8 or more than 25-ish - assess via adequate chest rise/fall, skin signs, respiratory status. - Is the patient getting a job done on their own or do they need help? Wheezing - ANS High pitched on exhale Lower airway obstruction (bronchioles) Asthma + allergic reaction/anaphylaxis RONCHI - ANS Denser fluid in lungs (pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis)...

Acute Bronchitis inflammation of trachea, bronchi, bronchioles from infections or chemical irritant cough > 5 days main symptom, starts non productive but can become productive, can last up to 3 wks-6wks, dyspnea, wheezing, rhonchi, injected pharynx, fatigue, chest soreness, serious in elderly especially if they have COPD or CHF Repeat attacks in children evaluate for anomalies, immune deficiencies, asthma Testing-no test, if fever present get chest x-ray, rapid flu swab, nasopharyngeal ...

Random from CPEN Practice Test 1 Solved 100% Correct!! plague (yersinia pestis) - fever - bloody sputum - clinical pneumonia <-- early sign - sepsis + DIC <-- late sign anthrax (bacillius anthracis) - fever - headache - dyspnea - cough - N/V - chest/abd pain botulism (clostridium botulinum) -descending flaccid paralysis - cranial nerve palsy - normal mentation smallpox (variola) - fever - vesiculopustular leisons in face + trunk Dextrose 5% not used to tx hypoglycemi...

Croup correct answer: -Inflammation and swelling of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea -Stridor and seatbark cough -Responds well to humidified oxygen Epiglottis correct answer: -Bacterial infection causing inflammation of epiglottis -children are often found in tripod position and drooling Respiratory Syntical Virus (RSV) correct answer: -Common Cause of illness in young children -causes infection in the lungs and passages -look for signs of dehydration -treat airway w/ humidified ...

Pyrogenic Reactions - Answer Two definitions from different sets: - Fever caused by endotoxins and bacteria. The endotoxins may cross over membranes during hemodialysis complications. - "Reaction characterized by an abrupt temperature elevation with severe chills, backache, headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting; a potential complication of IV/IO therapy, complication of hemodialysis." S/G: If the pt is having a blood transfusion and they start to experience the following symptoms: Ery...

Random from CPEN Practice Test 1 Solved 100% Correct!! plague (yersinia pestis) - fever - bloody sputum - clinical pneumonia <-- early sign - sepsis + DIC <-- late sign anthrax (bacillius anthracis) - fever - headache - dyspnea - cough - N/V - chest/abd pain botulism (clostridium botulinum) -descending flaccid paralysis - cranial nerve palsy - normal mentation smallpox (variola) - fever - vesiculopustular leisons in face + trunk Dextrose 5% not used to tx hypoglycemi...