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
Chronic Bronchitis Assessment
- Chronic Productive Cough
- > 3 Months for 2 Years
- Increased Mucus Production
- Dyspnea
- Cyanosis
- Wheezes
- Right Side Heart Failure
- Jugular Venous Distention (JVD)
- Peripheral Edema
Chronic Bronchitis Interventions
- Tripod Position
- Humidified Oxygen
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Increase Fluid Intake
- ABGs
- Early Detection of Exacerbation
- Lowest O2 Therapy
- Assisted Ventilation
- Increased Infection Risk
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
Mycoplasma Pneumoniae
- No Cell Wall and No Gram Stain
- Cholesterol Membrane
- Eaton's Agar
- Mulberry Colonies
- Atypical pneumonia
- Military Recruits
- Cold IgM Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
- Erythema Multiforme
- Tetracycline
- Erythromycin
Pneumonia Assessment
- Older Adult
- Immunocompromised
- Long Term Care
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Hypoxemia
- Cough and Sputum Production
- Wheezing or Crackles
- Fever
- Pleuritic Pain
- Chest X-ray
Pneumonia Intervention
- Humidified Oxygen
- Deep Breathing Exercises
- Position of Comfort
- Increase Fluid Intake
- Manage Fever
- Antibiotics
- Mucolytics
- Expectorants
- Pneumococcal Vaccine
- Sepsis
- Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF)
- Prevention Education
Common Causes of Pneumonia: Neonates (< 4 Weeks Old)
- Group B Streptococci
- E. coli
Common Causes of Pneumonia: Children (4 Weeks - 18 Years)
- Runts May Cough Chunky Sputum
- RSV (Viruses)
- Mycoplasma
- Chlamydia pneumoniae
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
Asthma Assessment
- Triggers (Cold air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Tachypnea and Tachycardia
- Wheezing
- Diaphoresis
- Accessory Muscles
- Decreased Pulmonary Function Tests
Asthma Implementation and Education
- Oxygen
- Corticosteroids
- Ipratropium (Anticholinergic)
- Albuterol
- Inhaler/nebulizer
- Pulse Oximetry
- Pursed Lip Breathing
- Carry Inhaler
- Rinse Mouth after Inhaler
- Identify Trigger (Cold Air, Dander, Dust, Infection, Mold, Pollen, Smoke)
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
Pancreatin, Pancrelipase (Pancreatic Enzymes)
- Pancreatic Enzymes
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Pancreatic Insufficiency
- GI Distress
- Inactivated by Gastric Acid
- 24 Hour Fat Excretion
- Take with Every Meal and Snack
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Characteristics
- Mycolic Acid Cell Wall
- Acid-fast
- Carbolfuchsin Stain Red
- Lowenstein-Jensen Agar
- Serpentine Cord Factor
- Primary TB
- Caseating Granuloma
- Ghon Focus
- Hilar Lymph Nodes
- Ghon Complex
- Reactivation TB
- Reactivation in Apex
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Disease
- Fever
- Night Sweats
- Weight Loss
- Hemoptysis
- Extrapulmonary Disease
- Addison's Disease
- CNS
- Liver
- Kidneys
- GI
- Bones
- Pott's Disease
Tuberculosis Assessment
- Airborne Droplet
- 3 Week Productive Cough
- Night Sweats
- Chest Pain
- Fever
- Weight Loss
- Fatigue
- Chest X-Ray
- Blood Tests
- Mantoux Skin Test
- 3 Positive Sputum Tests
Tuberculosis Intervention
- Airborne Isolation
- Combination Drug Therapy (RIPE)
- 6-12 Months
- DOT
- BCG Vaccination
- Medication Education
- 3 Negative Sputum Specimens
- Infection Control
Tuberculosis Skin Mantoux Test (PPD)
- Delayed Hypersensitivity (Cell Mediated Response)
- Intradermal Injection
- Read 48-72 hours
- ≥ 5 mm Induration
- Immunosuppressed
- ≥ 10 mm Induration
- High Risk Patients
- ≥ 15 mm Induration
- Chest X-Ray