NR602 / NR-602 Midterm Exam Study Guide (Latest): Primary Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family Practicum - Chamberlain

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NR-602 Primary Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family Practicum Midterm Exam Study Guide 1. Asthma – all levels of severity What are s/s of asthma? • Wheezing Continuous/pe... rsistent cough Long expir. phase Diminished breath sounds Signs of resp. distress Tachypnea Retractions Nasal flaring Accessory muscles Apprehension Drowsiness Tachycardia Cyanosis of lips How is asthma dx'd? • O2 sat PFT: -Spirometry -FEV1: normal >75%, mild 60-75%, mod 50-59%, severe <49%. -FVC: normal 80-120%, mild 70-79%, mod 50-69%, severe <50%. What are mild asthma s/s? • Wheezing @ end of expiration or no wheezing No/min intercostal retraction along post. axil. line Slight prolongation of exp. phase Normal aeration in all lung fields Can talk in sentences What are moderate asthma s/s? • Wheezing throughout expiration Intercostal retractions Prolonged expiratory phase Decreased breath sounds at base What are severe asthma s/s? • Use of accessory muscles plus lower rib/suprasternal retractions Nasal flaring Inspir/expir. wheezing or no wheezing heard w/poor air exchange Blepharitis What is blepharitis? Inflammation/infection of the lid margins (chronic problem) What are the two types of blepharitis? • Seborrheic (non-ulcerative) • Ulcerative What can cause seborrheic blepharitis? Irritants (smoke, makeup, chemicals) What are s/s of seborrheic blepharitis? • Chronic inflammation of eyelid • Erythema • Greasy scaling of anterior eyelid • Loss of eyelashes • Seborrheic dermatitis of eyebrows/scalp What usually causes ulcerative blepharitis? • Infection w/staph or strep What are s/s of ulcerative blepharitis? • Itching [Show More]

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