Term | Definition |
Sarcoidosis | Presence of epitheloid cell tubercles in the lungs
cause unknown
^ in Africans and young adults
Symptoms- night sweats, fever, weight loss, cough, skin nodules
Interventions- corticosteroids, small nutritious meals, ^ fluids, monitor temp, rest. |
Pneumothorax | accumulation of air in the pleural space or a collapse of the lung on same side
Symptoms-chest pain, SOB, tachypnea, cyanosis, dyspnea
Interventions-nonporous dressing over open wound, admin O2, flowlers, monitor chest tube drainage and for emphysema. |
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) | Complication from some other condition leading to fluid in lungs and low O2
Symptoms-dyspnea, tachypnea, cyanosis, hypoxemia, decreased ABG levels and pulmonary compliance
Interventions-admin O2, flowlers, restrict fluids, respiratory treatments |
Chronic Obstuctive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) | airway obstruction caused by chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, or emphysema. From smoking, RTI, elderly
Symptoms-cough, dyspnea, wheezing, crackles, weight loss, barrel chest, congestion, sputum
Interventions-bronchodilator, immunizations, antibiotics |
Pneumonia | inflammation of the lung causes consolidation & exudation.
community acquired or hospital acquired
infectious is from bacteria, virus, fungi, protozoa noninfectious is from aspiration & inhalation
Symptoms-chills, ^ temp, wheezes, rust colored sputum |
Legionnaire's Disease | bacterial infection
caused by contaminated air conditions
symptoms-^fever, chills, muscle aches, headache, dry cough, pleurisy, diarrhea
Treatment-antibiotcs |
Pulmonary Embolism | An obstruction of the pulmonary artery caused by an embuli
MEDICAL EMERGENCY
Risk factors- immobilization, obesity, older, trauma to leg area, diseases
Symptoms-dyspnea, chest pain, cyanosis, distended neck vein
Interventions-admin O2, elevate head |
Tuberculosis | highly communicable chronic infectious lung disease
Risk Factors- minoritys, elderly, under 5, immunocompromised
Symptoms-fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, fever, night sweats, dry cough, blood sputum, chills, chest pain
Interventions-tb med for 2-3 wks |
Raynaud's Disease | Causes arterial spasms of fingers, hands, feet, pain, numbness, discoloration
unknown cause, can be from exposure to cold or stress
in women 20-40
Symptoms-whiteness, cyanosis, red/purple one circulation restored
Interventions-vasodilators, warm area |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) | heart cant pump enough blood through body to maintain output & meet metabolic needs
can cause pulmonary edema, congestion on lungs
left sided
fatigue, weakness, dizzy, SOB
right sided
fatigue, jugular vein distention, edema, weight gain
meds-diureti |
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack) | blood flow is completely blocked in artery causing low O2 and death to some muscle. damage is permanent
Symptoms-pain, SOB, fatigue, nausea, dizzy
Interventions-range of motion, dangle legs, ambulation, antidysrhythmics, B-blockers |
Angina | chest pain form not enough blood flow & O2 to myocardium
Symptoms-chest tightness, radiates to shoulders, arms, jaw, neck, back. lasts less then 5 min
Interventions-admin O2 w/ nasal canula, semi-fowlers, nitroglycerin, nitrates, B-blockers, calcium CB |
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) | blockage of heart arteries w/ plaque causing less blood and O2
Interventions- teaching of expected outcomes, its for life, set goals, low sodium & fat diet, excerise, quit smoking
Meds- nitrates, Calcium CB, B-blockers, cholesterol lowering |
Buerger's Disease | Inflammation of peripheral arteries & veins w/ clot formation.
from long term tobacco, in upper & lower extremities.
men 20-40
Symptoms-intense pain, severe @ night, low pulse, extremities are pale, cool, numb, tingling, red. possible amputation |
Hiatal Hernia | part of stomach moves through the diaphragm into the chest
caused from weakness of diaphragm during pregnancy, obesity, tumors, heavy lifting
Symptoms-heartburn, vomiting
Interventions-small frequent meals, low liquids, no recline 1 hr after eating |
Crohn's Disease | Inflammatory disease anywhere in GI tract leading to thickening & scarring
Symptoms-fever, cramps, diarrhea,abdominal distention, nausea, weight loss, anemia, dehydration, malnutrition |
Diverticulitis | outpouching of intestinal mucosa, common in colon
Symptoms-left lower quadrant pain, coughing, nausea, cramps, abdominal distention, tenderness, blood in stools, temp
Interventions-bed rest, clear liquids, gradual fiber diet, antibiotics, analgesics |
Gonorrhea | Contagious inflamation of genital mucous membrane |
Bronchiectasis | Dilation of bronchi, from inflammation or obstruction |