Types of penumonia - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What is a fever of unknown origin (FUO)? - Fever of 100.4 or greater that lasts more than 10- 14 days without a documented source from physical exam/screening labs What is prolonged fever? - Single illness in which fever that exceeds that which expected for the clinical dx. Ex- fever >10 days for viral URI or >3 wks for mono What is the preferred method to take temp? - Rectal or oral What education should be provided to caregivers about a child's fever? - Fever is symptom, not a dis...

AST Practice Exam update with question and answers 1. Which of the following arises from the left ventricle of the heart? a. Ascending aorta b. Pulmonary vein c. Descending aorta d. Pulmonary artery - correct answerAscending aorta 2. Why is an indwelling Foley catheter placed prior to a hysterectomy? a. Record fluid intake b. Avoid injury to bladder c. Distend bladder d. Demonstrate ureteral patency - correct answerAvoid injury to bladder 3. Which of the following scissors is the be...

Advanced Med-Surg Proctored ATI Review Exam Questions and Complete Solutions Arterial Blood Gas - Ans: ABG's via arterial puncture or arterial line: allows the most accurate method of assessing respiratory function. Steps for collecting ABG's - Ans: a. Perform Allen test if no arterial line b. sample is drawn into heparinized syringe c. keep on ice and transport to laboratory immediately d. document amount and method of oxygen delivered for accurate results e. apply direct pressure...

HESI STUDY GUIDE RESPIRATORY   HESI STUDY GUIDE RESPIRATORY Penumonia – Inflammation of the lower respiratory tact o Types:  Bacterial (gram positive / negative)  Viral  Fungal (rare)  Chemical o Reach lungs by:  Aspiration  Inhalation  Hematogenous Spread o High Risk Groups  Altered Level of Consciousness  Depressed/absent gag and cough reflexes  Susceptible to aspirating -> Oropharyngeal secretions • Alcoholic, anesthetized indivi...

This chapter covers respiratory diseases and how they form on a microbial level.

Penumonia – Inflammation of the lower respiratory tact o Types:  Bacterial (gram positive / negative)  Viral  Fungal (rare)  Chemical o Reach lungs by:  Aspiration  Inhalation  Hematogenous Spread o High Risk Groups  Altered Level of Consciousness  Depressed/absent gag and cough reflexes  Susceptible to aspirating -> Oropharyngeal secretions • Alcoholic, anesthetized individuals  Drug Overdose  Stroke Victims  Immunocompromised o Nu...

HESI STUDY GUIDE RESPIRATORYPenumonia – Inflammation of the lower respiratory tact o Types:  Bacterial (gram positive / negative)  Viral  Fungal (rare)  Chemical o Reach lungs by:  Aspiration  Inhalation  Hematogenous Spread o High Risk Groups  Altered Level of Consciousness  Depressed/absent gag and cough reflexes  Susceptible to aspirating -> Oropharyngeal secretions  Alcoholic, anesthetized individuals  Drug Overdose  Stroke Victims ...

HESI STUDY GUIDE RESPIRATORY Penumonia – Inflammation of the lower respiratory tact o Types:  Bacterial (gram positive / negative)  Viral  Fungal (rare)  Chemical o Reach lungs by:  Aspiration  Inhalation  Hematogenous Spread o High Risk Groups  Altered Level of Consciousness  Depressed/absent gag and cough reflexes  Susceptible to aspirating -> Oropharyngeal secretions • Alcoholic, anesthetized individuals  Drug Overdose  Stroke Vi...