Understanding Pathophysiology, 6th Ed., Huether, McCance, Brashers, & Rote | Practical Nurse (LPN) School Study Aid
Epiglottitis Assessment
- Haemophilus Influenzae
- Drooling
- Fever
- Stridor
- Restlessness
- Dyspnea
- Cough
- Tripod Position
- Emergency Treatment
- Do Not Examine Throat
Epiglottitis Interventions
- Maintain Airway
- Upright/Sitting Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Intubation/Tracheostomy Supplies At Bedside
- IV Antibiotics
- Decrease Anxiety
- NPO
- Vaccine
- Restrain to Prevent Extubation
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
- Narrowed or Obstructed Air Passage
- Apnea
- Loud Snoring
- Startle Response
- Daytime Drowsiness
- Positional Therapy
- Oral Appliance
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- Surgery
- Weight Loss
Cystic Fibrosis Assessment
- Thickened Mucus
- Recurrent Pulmonary Infections
- Pulmonary Congestion
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
- Steatorrhea
- Fat-Soluble Vitamin Deficiencies
- Salty Taste to Skin
- Meconium Ileus
- Delayed Growth and Poor Weight Gain
Cystic Fibrosis Interventions
- Bronchodilators
- N-Acetylcysteine (Mucolytics)
- Inhaled Hypertonic Saline
- Early Antibiotics
- Dornase Alfa (Mucolytic Agent)
- Postural Drainage with Percussion
- Fat Soluble Vitamin Supplements
- Pancreatic Enzymes with Every Meal
- High Protein, High Calorie Diet
- Added Dietary Salt
- Glucose Monitoring
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Assessment
- Viral Infection Affecting Epithelial Cells
- Begins After a Upper Respiratory Infection
- Copious Secretions
- Coughing and Sneezing
- Wheezing
- Otitis Media or Conjunctivitis (Possible Ear or Eye Drainage)
- Poor Feeding
- Tachypnea
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Interventions
- Palivizumab (Synagis)
- Hospitalization
- Contact Precautions
- Oxygen
- Separate Room
- Maintain Fluid Intake
- Short-acting Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis)
- Parainfluenza Virus
- 3 Months to 3 Years
- Nighttime
- Barking Seal Cough
- Inspiratory Stridor
- Cool Humidified Air
- Dexamethasone
- Racemic Epinephrine