N440 UNIT 1 BRONCHITIS TEST
Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree which
comprises the trachea and the bronchi
Individuals at Risk for Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER allergies
COPD
heart disease
chronic sinusitis
chronic tonsilitis
infected adenoids
smokers
certain occupations (coal mining, grain handling)
Clinical Manifestations of Bronchitis - ANSWER dry, hacking cough (that
becomes looser over time)
more profound cough at time
fever
chills
fatigue
SOB
wheezing
fatigue (low grade w/bacterial)
wheezing
sternal pain with cough
possible sputum production (bacterial)
History Assessment Findings - ANSWER recent cold symptoms
coughing >5 days
can be afebrile or have low grade fever
Lung Assessment - ANSWER normal breath sounds
possible crackles
possible rhonchi on expiration
possible wheezing
, Physical Assessment - ANSWER elevated pulse
increased respiratory rate
Bronchitis Assessment Findings in Children - ANSWER retractions
mottling (pattern of irregular marks/spots)
Diagnostic Testing - ANSWER chest x-ray
cbc
pulse oximetry
sputum culture
Bronchitis Treatment - ANSWER supportive measurements
proper rest
antitussives (Guaifenesin, mucolytics, codeine)
analgesics
encourage fluids
bronchodilators
cool, humidified air
Antibiotics should be given for Bronchitis only if
__________________________________. - ANSWER only if culture is
positive
bacterial bronchitis
most often give to patients with COPD
Usual Prognosis for Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER symptoms usually go away
within 7-10 days if there is no underlying lung disorder
dry, hacking cough can linger for months
Complications of Bronhcitis - ANSWER pneumonia may develop
Bronchitis Prevention - ANSWER no smoking
good hand washing
influenza vaccine
pneumonia vaccine (if indicated)
Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
affects ONLY AIRWAYS, not alveoli
Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of the tracheobronchial tree which
comprises the trachea and the bronchi
Individuals at Risk for Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER allergies
COPD
heart disease
chronic sinusitis
chronic tonsilitis
infected adenoids
smokers
certain occupations (coal mining, grain handling)
Clinical Manifestations of Bronchitis - ANSWER dry, hacking cough (that
becomes looser over time)
more profound cough at time
fever
chills
fatigue
SOB
wheezing
fatigue (low grade w/bacterial)
wheezing
sternal pain with cough
possible sputum production (bacterial)
History Assessment Findings - ANSWER recent cold symptoms
coughing >5 days
can be afebrile or have low grade fever
Lung Assessment - ANSWER normal breath sounds
possible crackles
possible rhonchi on expiration
possible wheezing
, Physical Assessment - ANSWER elevated pulse
increased respiratory rate
Bronchitis Assessment Findings in Children - ANSWER retractions
mottling (pattern of irregular marks/spots)
Diagnostic Testing - ANSWER chest x-ray
cbc
pulse oximetry
sputum culture
Bronchitis Treatment - ANSWER supportive measurements
proper rest
antitussives (Guaifenesin, mucolytics, codeine)
analgesics
encourage fluids
bronchodilators
cool, humidified air
Antibiotics should be given for Bronchitis only if
__________________________________. - ANSWER only if culture is
positive
bacterial bronchitis
most often give to patients with COPD
Usual Prognosis for Acute Bronchitis - ANSWER symptoms usually go away
within 7-10 days if there is no underlying lung disorder
dry, hacking cough can linger for months
Complications of Bronhcitis - ANSWER pneumonia may develop
Bronchitis Prevention - ANSWER no smoking
good hand washing
influenza vaccine
pneumonia vaccine (if indicated)
Chronic Bronchitis - ANSWER inflammation of bronchi and bronchioles
affects ONLY AIRWAYS, not alveoli
