Respiratory Case Study 1. Differentiate between hospital acquired (nosocomial) and community acquired pneumonia. Nosocomial pneumonia is acquired during a hospital stay. It happens when a patient is admitted into the hospital with a medical diagnosis that they are hoping to be treated for and contract the infection of pneumonia through the spread of germs. “Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) clinically presents more than seven days after hospitalization with new fever‚ pulmonary infiltrates‚ and leukocytosis
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COPD COPD is characterized by airflow limitation that is poorly reversible. Cumulative‚ chronic exposure to cigarette smoking is the number one cause of the disease‚ but repeated exposure to secondhand smoke‚ air pollution and occupational exposure (to coal‚ cotton‚ grain) are also important risk factors. Chronic inflammation plays a major role in COPD pathophysiology. Smoking and other airway irritants cause neutrophils‚ T-lymphocytes‚ and other inflammatory
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Shay Ward Purdue University Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that encompasses a group of lung conditions that causes structural changes of the airways and alveoli‚ the dysfunction of cilia and an inflammatory response. It is a progressive disease that symptoms worsen over time and is characterized by an accelerated decline in lung function. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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implications of these findings. 10. Describe effective suctioning techniques for oral and tracheal suctioning. 11. Describe the purpose‚ methods‚ and nursing management related to non-invasive and invasive respiratory care strategies (i.e.‚ TCDB‚ spirometry) for patients with respiratory problems. 12. Discuss the purpose‚ significance‚ and nursing management strategies of the results of respiratory system diagnostic studies. Key Terms: Pleural membranes: Visceral pleura and Parietal pleura
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Clinical log #5 Anas Okour 20123040046 1) Date and amount of time:- Date: April‚ 3th‚ 2013 Time: From9:30 Am till 1:00 pm 2) Placement : ministry of health Weekly objectives:- By the end of my clinical day I will:- 1. Define the occupational health as reported in the occupational health department. 2. Describe at least three of the services and activities provided by department. 3. Recognize the role of community nurse in the occupational health department
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INRODUCTION Smoking is the inhalation of the smoke of burning tobacco encased in cigarettes‚ pipes‚ and cigars. Casual smoking is the act of smoking only occasionally‚ usually in a social situation or to relieve stress. Many health experts now regard habitual smoking as a psychological addiction‚ two and one with serious consequences.[1] It is the practice in which a substance‚ most commonly tobacco or cannabis‚ is burned and the smoke tasted or inhaled.[2] This is primarily practiced as a route
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that they may experience‚ family history of asthma‚ or personal history of allergies or allergic rhinitis. However‚ because history alone is not always reliable‚ there are lung function tests used to determine if an athlete has asthma including spirometry testing‚ challenge testing‚ stress electrocardiogram‚ or upper airway laryngoscopy. (Miller‚ et al.‚ 2005) Lung function tests are necessary to determine asthma severity and airflow limitation. It is also useful in determining if the obstruction
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Exam Case Scenario Pathophysiology of Asthma Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by episodes in which the bronchioles constrict due to oversensitivity. In asthma‚ the airways (bronchioles) constrict making it difficult to get air in or out of the lungs. Breathlessness is the main symptom. The bronchi and bronchioles become inflamed and constricted. Asthmatics usually react to triggers. Triggers are substances and situations that would not normally trouble an asthma free person. Asthma
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Test 1 Study Guide 1. Respiration * Respiration * Gas exchange * Necessary because cells require oxygen. * Exchanging O2 and CO2 * Carbon Dioxide is a waste product and must be removed from the body. * Internal respiration = gas exchange at the cellular level. * Oxygen diffuses from the blood into the tissue cells. * External respiration = gas exchange at the alveoli level. * Oxygen from the inhaled air diffuses into the blood in the pulmonary
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Chronic Disease: Asthma Outline Kyle S. Leister SCI-162 08/12/2012 Dr. John Wallman Chronic Disease: Asthma Outline I. Introduction: Looking at Asthma and breaking it down to fully understand the chronic disease. II. Description of Asthma: A. Meaning of Asthma 1. Asthma as a word means‚ “To breathe hard.” Just as the definition of the word‚ people with asthma have a hard time breathing‚ tightness in the chest and wheezing can occur. It is also a chronic disease of the respiratory
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