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Respiratory Conditions Flashcards

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What are the functions of the respiratory system

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Provide gaseous exchange between the living structure and the environment.
Includes internal and external respiration
Transport 02 from the outside to the inside

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What are the components involved in respiratory?

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Nose and nasal chambers
Pharynx
Larynx
Trachea
Bronchi
Bronchioles
Alveolar ducts and alveoli
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Sinusitis definition

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Inflammation of the sinus

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Rhinitis definition

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Inflammation of the nasal membrane

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Epistaxix definition

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Nose bleed

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Laryngiti definition

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Inflammation of the larynx

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Pharyngitis definition

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Inflammation of the pharynx

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Dacryocysitis definition

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Lacrimal duct blockage, preventing tears from draining into the nasal cavity.

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Describe paradoxical respiration

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Chest sinks in during respiration rather than inflate

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What is the difference between Stertor and stridor

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One is the sound of inspiration and the other expiration

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What is Stertor

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stErtor = expiration = upper airway

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Stirdor

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stridor = inspiration = lower respiratory

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Define Apnoea

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Temporary cessation of breathing especially during sleep

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What is the name given when the chest sinks in during inspiration?

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Paradoxical

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Hyperventilation defined as

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Fast but not productive breathing decreasing C02

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Hypoventialtion is defined as

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Breathing at a abnormally slow rate increasing levels of C02

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Latrogenic

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Difficulty breathing in lateral recumbency

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Orthopnoea

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Dysphonia

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Dacryocystitis

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inflammation of the nasocrimal sac

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What are the 3 types of nasal discharge

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Mucoid
Mucopurulent
serous

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Aspergillosis is what?

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A fungal infection that typically presents with a discharge that goes from mucoid to mucopurulent to haemorrhage

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What nursing care would you give for a patient with Aspergilosis

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Barrier nursing
Keep patient clean
Monitor - TPR+ hydration
TLC
Barrier nursing
Medication
IVFT fluids
Assisted feeding
Warm food
Soft palatable food
Feeding tube
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Distemper is what?

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Canine and ferret virus.
Dogs of any age are susceptible however puppies less than 16 weeks of age are most common.
SHed in all body secretions
Incubation 1 -5 weeks
Virus can invade respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, immune and nervous system.

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What are the clinical signs of Distemper

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Green nasal discharge
Occular discharge
Fever
Loss of appetite + depression
1 - 2 weeks after infection
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What is the definition of TUSSIS
Coughing
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What is another word for coughing
Tussis
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What medication can help with Tussis / coughing
Antitussives
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Signs of Acute Respiratory Failure
``` Cynaosis Tachypnoea Orthopnoea Dyspnoea Tachcardia Weak pulse ```
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What nursing care is needed
Monitor vital signs and keep accurate record Supply 02 Ensure therapy carried out e.g. patent airway Medication Assist with thoracocentitis Advise owner on situation Patient positioning
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Pneumonia defined as
Inflammation of the lung parenchyma (functional element of the lung) Associated with inflammation of airways and pleura
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Clinical signs of pneumonia
Increase in rate and depth of respiratory rate, coughing, harsh sounds on auscultation
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Pleurisy is defined as
Inflammation of the pleural lining between the thoracic wall
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Causes of pleurisy are
Infection, neoplasia and injury
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Clinical signs of pleurisy are
painful respiratory movement, shallow and grunting, potential lung collapse
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Treatment of pleurisy
Depends on cause
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Causes of common pulmonary failure
``` Pneumotharax Haemothorax Hydrothorax Chylothorax Pyothorax ```
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Pneumothorax is
Accumulation of air in thoracic cavivity
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What can a pneumothorax cause
Lung collapse and respiratory embarrassment (difficulty in functioning as a result of disease)
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Hydrothorax is defined as
Accumulation of liquid in the pleural cavity
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What are the types of liquid in hydrothorax
Transudative - basic tissue fluid (serous) + forms passively e.g. due to heart failure, hypoproteinaemia Exudative - active formation of fluid FIP
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Hydrothorax causes
Restricted lung volume causing respiratory distress + veins draining into base of the heart may be restricted.
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Haemothorax + Chylothorax defined as
Accumulation of blood within cavity
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Causes of Haemothorax and Chylothrax are
``` Trauma Blood clotting coagulation problems Poisoning Tumour Lymphatic fluid , chyle, leaks from rupture thoracic lymph duct into cavity Rare condition cause usually neoplasia ```
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Pyothorax defined as
Pus in the thoracic cavity
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P.yothorax info
Common in cats Causes include- bacterial infection and or penetrating wound. Clinical signs are labored breathing, Pyrexia, dullness and inappetence. Tx - Thoracocentesis and systemic antibiotics
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Throacocentsis is
Surgical puncture and aspiration of air or dluid from peural cavity. Asceptic technique from 5th - 11th rib Enter at 7th intercostal space Sterile container + EDTA tube
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Antitussants are used to
Prevent or relieve cough
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Mycolytics are used for
Make muscles less thick + stricky + easy to cough up
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Expeotorants are used for
Promotes secretion of sputum by the sir passages to tx coughs
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Effects of respiratory disease
``` Sensory impairement Mobility Behaviour Nutrition Metabolic disturbance ```
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Coomon respiratory conditions
``` Feline asthma Pneumothorax Haemothorax Chylothorax Pyothorax Diaphragmatic hernia Tracheal collapse Lungworm Tumours ```

315 - Nursing Support for Small Animals (2 decks)

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