Asthma vs copd diagnosis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

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 ...

Midterm Exam: NUR634/ NUR 634 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) Advanced Health Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning Study Guide | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – GCU Q: Patient with asthma complains of Answer: SOB, wheezing, tightness to the chest, coughing with exertion or nocturnal cough that is nonproductive, sounds like high pitched whistling on expiration auscultation, decreased air motion. Q: Asthma Atopy TRIAD: Answer: Any family hx of allergies, asthma, ...

Final Exam: CMN568/ CMN 568 (Latest 2023/ 2024) Intro to Family NP Final Exam | Practice Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Grade A Q: T or F: Asthma patients and COPD pts both need rescue inhalers? Answer: true Q: Most common side effects of long-term inhaled steroid use? Answer: Bone demineralization (osteopenia) and cataracts Q: A 12yo patient presents to the clinic with wheezing, SOB, a feeling of tightness in the chest. He is afebrile. Which of the fo...

Question 4: A patient with COPD has been prescribed home oxygen. How often must the patient wear the nasal cannula for optimal benefit? a. only as needed b. 4-6 hours per day c. 10-12 hours per day d. 18 hours a day correct answers d. - 18 hours a day Question 5: The CURB 65 is used to: a. Diagnosis DVT b. Predict prognosis in CAP and help determine outpatient vs inpatient treatment c. Assess risk for SBE d. Assess need for anticoagulation correct answers b. - Predic...

ATI Adv. Med-surg FINAL EXAM 1. A nurse in a burn treatment center is caring for a client who is admitted with severe burns to both lower extremities and is pending an escharotomy. The client’s spouse asks the nurse what the procedure entails. Which of the following nursing statements is appropriate? a. “large incisions will be made in the eschar to improve circulation” b. “ I can call the doctor back here if you want me to” c. “a piece of skin will be removed and grafted ov...

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...

New Patient - ANSWER-No previous records, longer visit, detailed chart established patient - ANSWER-Previous records available from last 3 years, shorter visit, concise chart Diagnostic visit - ANSWER-New problem, chief complaint: new symptom, goal is to determine the cause of the problem and appropriate treatment health management - ANSWER-check up, CC: routine physical or management of chronic problems, goal is preventative care and/or assessing progress of ongoing medical problems ...

Week 3 Alterations in Pulmonary Function  Obstructive Lung Disease vs. Restrictive Disease  COPD  Asthma  Interstitial Lung Disease Weekly objectives 1. WO3.3- Differentiate between normal and abnormal respiratory structure and function. (CO1) 2. WO3.1-Analyze pathophysiological mechanisms associated with alterations in respiratory processes. (CO1) 3. WO3.2- Describe outcomes of disruptive or alteration in respiratory processes. (CO2) 4. WO3.4- Apply a clinical practice gui...

A 35-year-old woman comes to the clinic complaining of difficulty seeing, blurred vision, eye pain, and cough. She describes the cough as being dry and nonproductive. She has no past medical history and takes no medications. Ophthalmologic examination shows uveitis. Chest X-ray reveals bilateral hilar adenopathy. Which of the following laboratory findings would also most likely be associated with this patient's condition? - Elevated ACEI! C reactive protein and ESR are also mildly elevated...