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What is a key diagnostic criterion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
What is a key diagnostic criterion for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)?
Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia?
Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia?
What intervention is typically indicated in the management of a pneumothorax?
What intervention is typically indicated in the management of a pneumothorax?
Which of the following correctly describes a mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
Which of the following correctly describes a mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
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What signifies the importance of TB skin tests in the context of tuberculosis screening?
What signifies the importance of TB skin tests in the context of tuberculosis screening?
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Study Notes
Exam One Study Outline
- Course: NURS 1250/1610
- Primary Concepts: Oxygenation, Infection, Comfort, Nursing Issues
- Resources: Class notes, course resources, assignments, homework, Blackboard postings (videos, PowerPoints, readings), Pearson Concepts Textbook/e-text
- Exam Scope: Weeks 1, 2, and 3 material as per course schedule
Pneumonia
- Signs and symptoms: Various, depending on the classification.
- Classifications: Different types of pneumonia exist.
- Etiology (Causes): Information needed to study.
- Pathophysiology: The process of the disease.
- Diagnostics: Tests and procedures to diagnose.
- Interventions: Treatments and actions to take.
- Sepsis: Sepsis concepts (signs, symptoms, indicators)
Tuberculosis
- Transmission: How it spreads.
- Isolation precautions: To prevent transmission.
- TB skin test (PPD): Its significance.
- Pharmacologic treatments: Antitubercular Agents sheet in syllabus.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Diagnostic criteria: Determining presence of the disorder.
- Risk factor reduction: Prevention and management strategies.
Pleural Disorders and Chest Tubes
- Pneumothorax: A condition of the chest.
- Pleural effusion: Condition of the chest.
- Hemothorax: Condition of the chest.
- Signs/symptoms: Different for each condition.
- Chest tube care: Maintenance.
- Closed drainage system: How to care for it.
- Thoracotomies: surgical procedure for chest.
- Thoracentesis: Indications, procedure.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Risk factors/causes: Reasons it develops.
- Pathophysiology: How the disease affects the body.
- Signs/symptoms: Physical manifestations.
- Diagnostics: Testing to help assess COPD.
- Nursing interventions: Care and management strategies for patients.
Nursing Issues
- Evidence-based practice (EBP): Process, definitions, validity/reliability, PICOT development, hierarchy of research evidence.
- Nursing interventions: Tailored approach to patient care.
- Additional factors: Specific considerations associated with COPD patients.
Lab Values
- Review: Important lab values for the course.
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Prepare for your NURS 1250/1610 exam with this comprehensive study guide focused on pneumonia and tuberculosis. Review essential concepts, including signs, symptoms, and treatment interventions. Utilize various resources like class notes and textbook materials for effective studying.
