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ABG'S
any gases present in the blood o2 and co2
adenoidectomy
removal of adenoids
antihistamines
drug that opposes action of histamine
ARDS
fluid build up in lungs prevent oxygenation
asthma
allergic rxn to stimuli
atelactisis
collapsed or airless condition of the lung
stridor
high pitched, inspiration, obstruction of airway
rhonchi
coarse rattling, snoring sound
vesicular
soft blowing sounds, heard lung fields, continous thru expiration
bronchovesicular
inspiratory and expiratory equal,soft and high pitched
bronchial sounds
heard over the trachea and larynx, inspiratory phase usually being loud
crackles
explosive popping
wheeze
continous musical sounds
sibilant wheeze
high pitched musical, squeeky
sonorous
low pitched snore
fine crackles
high, short popping, end of inspiration
course crackles
loud, low bubbling/gurgling
audible wheeze
heard w/o stetheschope
bronchistatis
lung condition, filled with fluid, no elasticity
bronchiolitis
viral infxn of bronchioles
bronchiole pneumonia
pneumonia spreads to lungs
bronchodialators
drug that expands bronchiole by relaxing muscle
broncocophny
abnml tone in voice or clarity
cromlyn sodium inhaler
anti imflammatory drug for asthma
croup
barking cough and stridor
cystic fibrosis
genetic, affects the lungs and digestive system,cant transport chloride
decongestants
reduce congestion
diffusion
move from high to low concentration
egophony
abnormal change in tone, heard over the lungs
hemothorax
blood in the cavity of lungs
hemopnemothorax
blood/air in cavit
perfussion
blood circulation thru tissue
postural drainage
pts posistioned so that gravity assist with drainage of secretions,
pleural friction rub
low-pitched, grating, or creaking sounds that occur when inflamed pleural surfaces rub together during respiration
pleural effusion
accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and chest cavity. ...
pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs due to bacteria
residual volumne
air that remains in the lungs after most forceful exhalation
internal respiration
the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between blood and cells
external respiration
exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between the environment and respiratory organ
rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal mucosa
ribaviran
antiviral/treats rsv
rhinorrhea
thin watery discharge from nose
rsv
major cause of respiratory illness in kids
status asthmaticus
life threatning, not respond to epi, aminophylline
steatorrhea
excess fat in feces, malabsorption
total lung capacity
total amt of air lungs can hold after greatest inhalation
turburculoe
lesion resulting from tubercule bacilli
ventilation
The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide in the alveoli
whn does larngotracheal grove develop
2-4 weeks gestation
whn does the hollow tube of the laryngotracheal grove seperate
4th week
when does the diaphragm seperate
7th week
whn does surfactant appear in infants
24th week
when does alveoli/capillaries appear in infants
24/28th week
what are some system assessments for respiratory disorders
v/s, respirations, use of accessory muscles, cyanosis, clubbing, auscultation, cough, restlessness, need for 02
what are some nursing implementations for respiratory disorders
conservation of energy, fluid balance, control temp(tepid baths, cooling mattresses) oxygen, humidified air, infection control by isolation/antibiotics, monitor for complications
Ways to avoid respiratory distress in kids
functioning respiratory center,intact nerve cells, patent airway, alveoli that can expand/contract, adequate pulmonary capillary, adequate o2, functioning cardio system
infant respiratory distress syndrome treatment
corticosteroids during labor, synthetic surfactant, mechanical ventilation, o2
How does infant respiratory distress syndrome work
lungs collapse, poor lung perfusion, fluid/fibrin leak into alveoli decreases lung expansion and gas exchange
s/s of infant respiratory distress syndrome
tachypnea, flaring,retractions, frothy sputum, low blood pressure, cyanosis, apnea
what are upper respiratory conditons
nasophyrangitis, allergic rhinnitis, tonsillits/adenoiditis, acute pharyngitis, epiglotitis, croup syndromes
what is nasophyrangitis
common cold
what causes nasophyrangitis
rhinovirus
how would nurse treat nasophyrangits
rest, clear airways, fluids, prevent fever
s/s of nasophyrangitis
discharge, irritiable, sore throat, cough, discomfort..high fever
what is allergic rhinnits
inflammation of nasal mucosa
What happens w/allergic rhinnits
histamine is released cause edema and increased mucous
how to dx allergic rhinnits
h/p, lab of mucous
how to treat allergic rhinnits
antihistamines, decongestants immunotherapy
what is tonsillitis/adenoiditis
inflammed tonsils, adenoids
s/s of t and a
can't swallow/breath, mouth breathing
How do you treat tonsilitis and adenoiditis
cool mist, gargle with salt, lozenges abx culture for strep
post op tx of t/a
watch for bleeding, increase in v/s, red emesis, ice collar applied, limited clear fluids, no coughing/clearing throat/blowing nose, pain relief. avoid highly seasoned food, and keep quiet
what is acute pharyngitis
infxn of throat, ages 5 - 15
s/s of acute pharyngitis
sore throat, fever, malaise, can't swallow, anorexia. pink eye, rhinnits, cough and hoarsenss gradual leaves in about 5 days. if strep identified, penicillin given for ten days
treatment of acute pharyngitis
promptly may lead to other serious complications
what is streptococcal phyrangitis
strep throat
s/s of strep
fever sore throat, swollen lymph, fatigue nausea, mouth red, exudate on tongue
treatment of strep
pcns
complications of strep
abscess, sinutis, mastoiditis, ear infx, rheumatic fever, glmerulonephritis
what is epiglottitis
swelling of the tissue above vocal cords
what causes epiglotitis
h infunenzae
s/s of epiglotitis
abrupt onset, sitting up/leaning forward to breath, drooling, wide eyed anxious, froglike croak on inspiration, no cough
dx of epiglottitis
h/p, epiglottis look like big thumb
trmt of epiglottitis
trach/endotrach tube, o2
nursing implications of epiglottititis
flu vaccine, no tongue depressor,must have trach set at bedside
most common type of croup
acute
what causes croup
viral, mild uri before
Pathophys of croup
edema of cilia, cause respiratory obstruction
s/s of croup
barking/brassy cough, orthopnea, tachycardia diminished breath sounds
how to treat croup
cool mist, steam from shower
what is croupette
nebulizing device in hospital, iv for hydration, rest, check v/s, keep o2 at 90, no narcotics/sedatives, nebulize epi, steroids decrease inflammation
what are lower respiratory infxns
brochitis, bronchchiolitis, rsv, pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia
what is bronchitis
inflammed bronchi, never 1st infection
s/s of bronchitis
unproductive cough worse at night
treatmant of bronchitis
cough suppresants
how would nurse treat bronchitis
symptomatic treatment
bronchiolitis
infxn of bronchioles
treatment of bronchilotis
symptoms, bronchodialators, high humidity, semi fowlers,
nsg treatment of bronchiolitis
patent airway, bed raised, humidifier, hydration
How do you treat rsv
ribaflavin
nursing assessment of rsv
tachpnea/tachycardia, wheezing, 90% o2, suction, i/o(1-2 ml)
trmnt of pneumonia
fever meds, oxygen, hydration, rest suppressants, suction
nsg implications of pneumonia
no smoking, prevention precaustions, flu shot, isolette/croupette
s/s of asthma
cough, wheeze, itching, air hunger, increase pulse and resp, shiners and mouth breathing
trmt of asthma
maintain pulmonary fxn, maintain activity level, prvent chronic s/s, prevent exacerbation, self care, bronchodialators, antiinflammatory
cystic fibrosis s/s
meconioum ileum at birth, salty skin, cough, lots of infxns, stearhea, distention, fail to grow, fail to gain weight
how to dx cystic fibrosis
sweat test
trmnt for cystic fibrosis
preventing infxns, physiotherapy, bronchodialators, o2, no cough suppressants
nursing care for cystic fibrosis
hygiene change posistions
What would nurse goals be for cystic fibrosis
minimize secretions, adequate nutrition, help family cope
Who gets bronchopulmonary dysplasia
result of mechanical ventilation or premature
cause of bronchopulmonary dysplasia
o2 abve 40,mechanical ventillation
how is bronchopulmonary dysplasia dx
x ray, wheezing, retractions, cyanosis, accessory muscles, clubbing, failure to thrive, hypoxia
trmnt for bronchopulmonary dysplasia
min pressure on o2, bronchodialators, anti inflammatories,
Teaching for bronchop dysplasia
cyanosis and infections