ECPI NUR256 Med Surge 1 - Acute Respiratory
Disorders Questions with Correct Answers
Nursing priority for clients who have acute respiratory disorders - CORRECT ANSWER -
Maintain a patent airway to promote oxygenation
Acute respiratory disorders include: - CORRECT ANSWER --Rhinitis
-Sinusitis
-Influenza
-Pneumonia
What's is pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inflammatory process in the lungs that produces excess fluid
What is pneumonia caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Infectious organisms or by the aspiration of an irritant, such as fluid or a foreign object
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Inflammatory process in the lung parenchyma results in edema and exudate that fills the alveo
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Who is more susceptible to pneumonia and what is a contributing factor? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Young clients
-Older adults
-Immunocompromised pts
-Immobility is a contributing factor
, What are the two types of pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) -
most common. Usually occurs as a complication of influenza
-Healthcare Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) -
higher mortality rate. More likely to be resistant to ABX
(24-48hrs from the time pt is exposed)
Why are older adults more susceptible to infections? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Decreased pulmonary reserves due to age related lung changes
-Decreased lung elasticity
-Thickening Alveoli
What should a nurse do to promote health and limit the spread of acute resp. Disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Hand hygiene
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Encourage immunizations (pneumonia & flu vaccinations to older adults, younger children, or i
mmunocompromised patients)
-Limit exposure to airborne allergens which trigger hypersensitivity reactions
-Promote smoking cessation
Risk factors of Acute Respiratory Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER --
Extremely young or advanced age
-Recent exposure to viral, bacterial or influenza infections
-Lack of current immunization status (pneumonia, influenza)
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Exposure to plant pollen, molds, animal dander, foods, meds, and environmental contaminants
-Tobacco smoke
-Substance use (alcohol, cocaine)
Disorders Questions with Correct Answers
Nursing priority for clients who have acute respiratory disorders - CORRECT ANSWER -
Maintain a patent airway to promote oxygenation
Acute respiratory disorders include: - CORRECT ANSWER --Rhinitis
-Sinusitis
-Influenza
-Pneumonia
What's is pneumonia - CORRECT ANSWER -
Inflammatory process in the lungs that produces excess fluid
What is pneumonia caused by? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Infectious organisms or by the aspiration of an irritant, such as fluid or a foreign object
-
Inflammatory process in the lung parenchyma results in edema and exudate that fills the alveo
li
Who is more susceptible to pneumonia and what is a contributing factor? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Young clients
-Older adults
-Immunocompromised pts
-Immobility is a contributing factor
, What are the two types of pneumonia? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) -
most common. Usually occurs as a complication of influenza
-Healthcare Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) -
higher mortality rate. More likely to be resistant to ABX
(24-48hrs from the time pt is exposed)
Why are older adults more susceptible to infections? - CORRECT ANSWER --
Decreased pulmonary reserves due to age related lung changes
-Decreased lung elasticity
-Thickening Alveoli
What should a nurse do to promote health and limit the spread of acute resp. Disorders? -
CORRECT ANSWER --Hand hygiene
-
Encourage immunizations (pneumonia & flu vaccinations to older adults, younger children, or i
mmunocompromised patients)
-Limit exposure to airborne allergens which trigger hypersensitivity reactions
-Promote smoking cessation
Risk factors of Acute Respiratory Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER --
Extremely young or advanced age
-Recent exposure to viral, bacterial or influenza infections
-Lack of current immunization status (pneumonia, influenza)
-
Exposure to plant pollen, molds, animal dander, foods, meds, and environmental contaminants
-Tobacco smoke
-Substance use (alcohol, cocaine)
