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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)?
- Obstructive pattern in pulmonary function tests (correct)
- TB skin test results
- Chest X-ray findings of pneumonia
- Measurement of arterial blood gases
Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia?
Which of the following is a common cause of pneumonia?
- Exposure to cold weather
- Viral infections leading to acute bronchitis
- Bacterial pathogens such as Streptococcus pneumoniae (correct)
- Chronic lung diseases
What intervention is typically indicated in the management of a pneumothorax?
What intervention is typically indicated in the management of a pneumothorax?
- Administration of antibiotics
- High-dose corticosteroids
- Thoracentesis
- Placement of a chest tube (correct)
Which of the following correctly describes a mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
Which of the following correctly describes a mode of transmission for tuberculosis?
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?
Flashcards
What is pneumonia?
What is pneumonia?
Inflammation of the lung tissue, causing difficulty breathing and often accompanied by fever, cough, and chest pain.
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
What is tuberculosis (TB)?
A contagious bacterial infection that affects the lungs, often causing coughing up blood, fever, and weight loss. Transmission occurs through airborne droplets.
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
A condition characterized by repeated pauses in breathing during sleep, leading to daytime sleepiness and other health problems.
What is a pleural effusion?
What is a pleural effusion?
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What is COPD?
What is COPD?
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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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