Respiratory Unit Three Study Guide
Unit 3 – Chronic Respiratory Diseases and Disorders
OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
1.
Describe the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnostic
measures and medical treatment of the following chronic respiratory
disorders:
Snoring
Sleep Apnea
Allergic Rhinitis
Bronchial Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Chronic Bronchitis
Emphysema
Cystic Fibrosis
Tuberculosis
Occupational Lung Diseases
Lung Cancer
Cancer of the Larynx
2.
Describe nursing principles that relate to the care of the patient with chronic
respiratory diseases/disorders including nutritional considerations.
3.
Discuss nursing diagnoses, goals and interventions that are related to the care
of the patient with chronic respiratory diseases/disorders.
4.
Identify commonly used medications and their action in the treatment of
chronic respiratory diseases and disorders.
5.
Explain special nursing considerations in the care of the laryngectomy patient
including tracheostomy care.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES:
Students are expected to complete workbook activities that correspond with chapter
readings to enhance learning and facilitate successful completion of this course.
Instructors may assign workbook activities to be submitted for review/grading.
It is also recommended that students complete corresponding sections in NCLEX-PN
Comprehensive Review Text.
There will be 50 questions on the exam with a combination of multiple choice (40)
questions, matching (5) questions and short answer (5) questions.
To focus your studies, read chapter 30 and review the medication section in chapter 29.
It is always a good idea to complete the study guide questions and review ATI.
There will be approximately 15 questions related to care of the patient with a
laryngectomy and/or tracheostomy. There will be approximately 10 questions related to
the COPD patient. Remember that COPD includes bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis
and emphysema. There will be about 7 questions regarding TB. Since it is always
important to be knowledgeable about medications, there will be about 14 questions
related to respiratory medications and/or calculations. There will be miscellaneous
questions related to the other topics covered, such as allergic rhinitis.
Remember to always focus on nursing interventions and assessment. Some of the
questions should be a review