NUR 2755 MDC 3 EXAM 2 (Latest 2021 / 2022)- Rasmussen College

Anthrax risk factors Correct Answer- Occupational exposure and drug use Asthma Nursing care and education Correct Answer- Adherence to medication regimen, regular physical activity, and avoidance of triggers that exacerbate the condition. Patients experiencing exacerbations require prompt nursing interventions including administration of supplemental oxygen, IV fluids, bronchodilators, and steroids and preparation of emergency intubation. Asthma S/S Correct Answer- Labored breathing, Wheezing, chest pain, sleep problems, Frequent coughing, Allergies, Common cold, Feeling tired Asthma risk factors Correct Answer- Risk factors include women, genetics, and living in cities with high air pollution. Education on finding out the "triggers" on the patient is important in order to avoid them. Things that could trigger are inhaled allergens, air pollutants, viral or bacterial, drugs (NSAIDS and beta blockers) occupational exposure (workplace) and foods. asthma treatment Correct Answer- Avoid Triggers Medications (Bronchodilators, Corticosteroids) Reduce stress Oxygen therapy Regular exercise Asthma Pathophysiology Correct Answer- Is a chronic disease in which reversible airway obstruction occurs intermittently, reducing air flow Coccidioidomycosis Causes / risk factors Correct Answer- Also known as "Valley fever" it is a fungus that is found in the soil that when inhaled can cause respiratory complications -Caused by Coccidioides immitis or C. posadasii. -Risk factors include Agricultural workers COPD Nursing care and education Correct Answer- Improve gas exchange, ensure adequate dietary input: weight loss common as progresses as the increase work of breathing increase metabolism, physical therapy and support, and psychosocial support-manage anxiety and post-op care COPD positioning Correct Answer- Tripod and Fowler's/semi-fowler's promote effective breathing COPD treatment Correct Answer- Medical management, Surgical management for some such as Lung transplant (rare), Lung reduction surgery is more common in emphysema (Remove hyperinflated lungs that are filled with mostly stagnant air) COPD S/S Correct Answer- chronic cough (bronchitis), chronic sputum production (bronchitis), barrel chest (emphysema), recurrent dyspnea (both), wheezing & chest tightness and weight loss. (clubbed fingers as a result of chronic hypoxemia)