Med Surg Exam 1
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What are examples of acute and chronic respiratory acute = pneumonia
diseases? chronic = COPD
What are infectious vs non-infectious respiratory disease infectious = influenza
examples? noninfectious = lung cancer
What are contact precautions? prevent transmission of infections spread by direct or indirect contact with the
patient or patient's environment
PPE = gown and gloves
room = single patient room
ex. C.diff, MRSA
What are droplet precautions? prevent transmission of infection spread via air droplet by coughing, sneezing,
talking, or close contact with respiratory secretions/mucous membranes
PPE = surgical mask (gown + gloves)
room = single patient room
ex. influenza
What are airborne precautions? prevent transmission of infections that remain infectious over long distances when
suspended in the air
PPE = N95 or higher level respirators
room = airborne infection isolation room (AIIR), negative pressure, special
ventilation
ex. TB, COVID
What are the symptoms of a cold vs influenza? cold
- self limiting
- rare headache, normal temp, slight aches and pains, sneezing, runny nose, sore
throat, mild to moderate hacking cough
influenza
- prominent headache
- sudden onset of temp (102-104), lasts 3-4 days
- severe aches and pain
- extreme fatigue and weakness (lasts 2-3 weeks)
- severe cough, chest discomfort
How do you manage influenza? prevention and rapid flu diagnostic test
complication? history and physical
droplet precautions
monitor vital signs, fluid status
treat the symptoms
- antipyretics
- analgesics
- antivirals
prevention: vaccination
complication: pneumonia
https://quizlet.com/1158149664/med-surg-exam-1-respiratory-flash-cards/ 1/11
Respiratory Study Guide
& Practice Questions |
Pulmonary Nursing
Review with Key
Answers and Rationales |
Graded A+ | Guaranteed
success
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, 4/23/26, 11:27 PM Med Surg Exam 1 Respiratory Flashcards | Quizlet
What are examples of acute and chronic respiratory acute = pneumonia
diseases? chronic = COPD
What are infectious vs non-infectious respiratory disease infectious = influenza
examples? noninfectious = lung cancer
What are contact precautions? prevent transmission of infections spread by direct or indirect contact with the
patient or patient's environment
PPE = gown and gloves
room = single patient room
ex. C.diff, MRSA
What are droplet precautions? prevent transmission of infection spread via air droplet by coughing, sneezing,
talking, or close contact with respiratory secretions/mucous membranes
PPE = surgical mask (gown + gloves)
room = single patient room
ex. influenza
What are airborne precautions? prevent transmission of infections that remain infectious over long distances when
suspended in the air
PPE = N95 or higher level respirators
room = airborne infection isolation room (AIIR), negative pressure, special
ventilation
ex. TB, COVID
What are the symptoms of a cold vs influenza? cold
- self limiting
- rare headache, normal temp, slight aches and pains, sneezing, runny nose, sore
throat, mild to moderate hacking cough
influenza
- prominent headache
- sudden onset of temp (102-104), lasts 3-4 days
- severe aches and pain
- extreme fatigue and weakness (lasts 2-3 weeks)
- severe cough, chest discomfort
How do you manage influenza? prevention and rapid flu diagnostic test
complication? history and physical
droplet precautions
monitor vital signs, fluid status
treat the symptoms
- antipyretics
- analgesics
- antivirals
prevention: vaccination
complication: pneumonia
https://quizlet.com/1158149664/med-surg-exam-1-respiratory-flash-cards/ 1/11
