Infection/Inflammation

Question 1

What is pneumonia?

Answer 1

bacterial, fungal or viral infection that inflames air sacs, may be filled with fluid

Question 2

S/S of pneumonia

Answer 2

tachycardia, fever, chills, cough, tachypnea, dyspnea, myalgia, arthralgia

Question 3

treatment of pneumonia

Answer 3

antibiotics, NSAIDS, oxygen, antipyretics

Question 4

what is influenza?

Answer 4

acute viral infection of respiratory tract, ABC types

Question 5

S/S of influenza

Answer 5

fever, sore throat, severe nasal congestion, malaise, cough, myalgia

Question 6

treatment of influenza

Answer 6

Tamiflu, hydration, rest, NSAIDS, antipyretics

Question 7

prevent pneumonia

Answer 7

flu shot, pneuovax vaccine, Prevnar 13 vaccine,

Question 8

diagnostic tests pneumonia

Answer 8

sputum culture, chest xray, CBC, CT scan,

Question 9

prevent influenza

Answer 9

vaccine, hand hygiene

Question 10

diagnostic tests influenza

Answer 10

rapid influenza diagnostic test

Question 11

what is UTI

Answer 11

infection of any part of the urinary system (kidneys, bladder, urethra) acute pyelonephritis, cystitis, urethritis. E coli

Question 12

treatment of UTI

Answer 12

antibiotics, wipe back to front, hydration,

Question 13

S/S of UTI

Answer 13

dysuria, urge to urinate, passing small amounts of urine, cloudy urine, pelvic pain, strong odor, red/pink urine

Question 14

diagnostic tests of UTI

Answer 14

urine culture, ultra sound, CT scan,

Question 15

what is appendicitis

Answer 15

acute inflammation of vermiform appendix, stool or other object blocking opening and causing inflammation

Question 16

S/S of appendicitis

Answer 16

dull pain near navel and upper abdomen that becomes sharp as it moves to lower right quadrant pain (McBurneys Point), fever, rebound pain, loss of appetite

Question 17

prevent appendicitis

Answer 17

no prevention, high fiber diet

Question 18

treatment of appendicitis

Answer 18

appendectomy, medication, IV fluids

Question 19

nursing care appendicitis

Answer 19

prep for surgery, NPO until bowel sounds return, supine or HOB elevated, changes in pain level mean rupture

Question 20

nursing care pneumonia

Answer 20

respiratory therapy (incentive spirometer, oxygen, breathing treatments), getting patient out of bed, oral care, assessing lung sounds

Question 21

nursing care UTI

Answer 21

encourage voiding every 3 hours, avoid irritating drinks, pain relief/antispasmotic, finish ALL antibiotics

Question 22

nursing care influenza

Answer 22

droplet precaution, no one with egg allergy can receive flu shot, vaccination

Question 23

what is conjunctivitis

Answer 23

inflammation of outer membrane of eyeball and inner eyelid, viral and bacterial or allergens

Question 24

prevent conjunctivitis

Answer 24

change pillow case often, avoid rubbing eyes, don’t share makeup

Question 25

S/S of conjunctivitis

Answer 25

scratching, purulent eye discharge (bacterial), pink/red sclera

Question 26

treatment of conjunctivitis

Answer 26

bacterial (antibiotic eye drops), viral resolve on its own, cold compress, steroids to promote tissue growth and reduce inflammation

Question 27

diagnostic test appendicitis

Answer 27

CT scan, ultrasound

Question 28

diagnostic test of conjunctivitis

Answer 28

eye exam, eye culture, slit lamp exam

Question 29

what is GBS

Answer 29

group B streptococcus, harmless in adults, infants get group B strep disease

Question 30

S/S of GBS

Answer 30

fever, difficulty feeding, lethargy, cyanotic, difficulty breathing, irritability

Question 31

treatment of GBS

Answer 31

IV antibiotics during labor

Question 32

diagnostic test

Answer 32

swab of anus and vagina

Question 33

infant problems with GBS

Answer 33

hearing loss, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, seizures

Question 34

what is Otis media

Answer 34

ear infection, bacteria causing inflammation in inner ear canal,

Question 35

S/S of Otis media

Answer 35

ear pain, tugging/pulling on ear, trouble laying flat, refusal to eat, fluid draining from ear

Question 36

treatment of Otis media

Answer 36

antibiotics, antipyretics, tympanostomy tube (drains fluid), myringomy (slit in eardrum to relieve pressure)

Question 37

diagnostic test Otis media

Answer 37

tympanometry (evaluates for fluid in ear), visual inner exam with otoscope

Question 38

complication of diarrhea

Answer 38

metabolic acidosis

Question 39

complication of vomiting

Answer 39

metabolic alkalosis

Question 40

treatment of diarrhea/vomiting

Answer 40

bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, fluids, antidiarrheals, fiber, antiemetics (prevent nausea)

Question 41

rotavirus

Answer 41

virus that causes inflammation of stomach and intestine (gastroenteritis), fecal-oral route,

Question 42

S/S of rotavirus

Answer 42

fever, vomiting, watery diarrhea

Question 43

prevention of rotavirus

Answer 43

rotateq vaccine and rotatrix

Question 44

cholecystitis

Answer 44

inflammation of gall bladder, calculous and acalculous