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LewisCh27 Upper Resp
Upper Respiratory Problesm
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A deflection of the normally straight nasal septum that is most commonly caused by trauma to the nose or congenital disproportion? | Deviated septum |
| The surgical reconstruction of the nose, is performed for cosmetic reasons or to improve airway function when trauma or developmental deformities result in nasal obstruction? | Rhinoplasty |
| The reaction of the nasal mucosa to a specific allergen and is classified as either intermittent or persistent? | Allergic rhinitis |
| Symptoms are present less than 4 days a week or less than 4 weeks per year? | Intermittent |
| Symptoms are present more than 4 days a week and for more than 4 weeks per year? | Persistent |
| The most important step in managing allergic rhinitis? | identifying and avoiding triggers of allergic reactions. |
| Also known as the common cold or acute coryza... | Acute viral rhinitis |
| Acute viral rhinitis is caused by.. | an adenovirus that invades the upper respiratory tract and often accompanies an acute upper respiratory infection. |
| Recommended management of acute viral rhinitis (common cold)... | Rest, fluids, proper diet, antipyretic, and analgesics. |
| Typically abrupt with systemic symptoms of cough, fever, and myalgia often accompanied by a headache and sore throat? | Influenza. |
| Two types of flu vaccinations? | Inactivated and live and attenuated. |
| Which vaccination should be used in patients greater than 50 years of age or who are at high risk during routine office visits, or if hospitalized? | Inactivated. |
| Develops when the ostia (exit) from the sinuses is narrowed or blocked by inflammation or hypertropy (swelling) of the mucosa? | Chronic and acute sinusitis |
| Lasts longer than 3 weeks and is a persistent infection usually associated with allergies and nasal polyps? | Chronic sinusitis |
| An acute inflammation of the pharyngeal walls that may include the tonsils, palate, and uvula. | Acute pharyngitis |
| The goals of nursing management for acute pharyngitis are... | infection control, symptomatic relief, and prevention of secondary complications. |
| A condition characterized by partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep. | Obstructive sleep apnea. |
| The cessation of spontaneous respirations lasting longer than 20 seconds. | Apnea |
| A surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishin an airway. | Tracheotomy |
| The stoma (opening) that results from the tracheotomy? | Tracheostomy |
| Indications for a tracheostomy are to | o (1) bypass an upper airway obstruction, (2) facilitate removal of secretions, (3) permit long-term mechanical ventilation, and (4) permit oral intake and speech in the patient who requires long-term mechanical ventilation. |
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