Causes
Negative Effects
Treatment
Adaptation/ Management
General
100
what is the leading cause of copd?
smoking
100
a cough with mucus may be a symptom of?
copd
100
name an example of a test physicians use to check for copd?
•history
•physical assessment
•spirometry reading before and after bronchodilator treatment
•laboratory tests aren't used to diagnose copd, but they may be used to determine the cause of your symptoms or rule out other conditions.
100
name one modification to use for patients with copd during exercise programs?
Provide frequent breaks
100
surgery to treat copd
•Lung Transplant
•Lung volume reduction surgery
•Bullectomy
200
risk factor for copd in children
second-hand smoking
200
if a patient gets tired easily this is an example of?
fatigue
200
this type of drug widens the air passages?
bronchodilators
200
the nurse encourages the patient to use this to control breathing and decreased trapped air
pursed-lip breathing
200
Etiology/ Causes
Smoking
AAT deficiency
Occupational exposure
Air Pollution
Secondhand smoke
Chemical fumes and dust
300
one of the most common symptoms of copd is?
persistant cough
300
the symptoms of copd develop quickly, true or false?
False
300
this type of drug decreases inflammation in the lungs?
corticosteroid
300
patient with copd should ___________ crowds especially in the winter time
Avoid
300
patient with copd should ___________ crowds especially in the winter time
Avoid
400
copd is a term used to describe which two diseases
emphysema and chronic bronchitis
400
what is the difference between emphysema and chronic bronchitis
in people with emphysema, the lung tissue involved in exchange of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) is impaired or destroyed.
chronic bronchitis the inflamed bronchial tubes produce a lot of mucus.
400
bronchodilators_______ the muscles surrounding the airways to make air transfer easier?
relax
400
true of false
patients with copd should allow people to smoke in your home, in your car, or when they are around you.
False
400
3 patient teaching for copd
•Quit smoking
•Join a stop-smoking program. There are even telephone, text message, and Internet programs to help you quit.
•Ask family members to quit smoking as well.
•Don't allow people to smoke in your home, in your car, or when they are around you.
•Protect yourself from infection
•Get a flu shot every year. Also ask your provider about pneumonia vaccines.
•Avoid crowds. It's especially important to do this in the winter when more people have colds and flu.
•Get about 8 hours of sleep every night.
•Take your medicines exactly as directed. Don't skip doses.
•Manage your stress
•Pulmonary rehabilitation
500
persons with asthma are at an increased or decreased risk for copd?
increased
500
5 signs and symptoms for emphysema
500
individuals with advanced copd may need to carry one of these with them wherever they go?
oxygen tank
500
_______ can increase the levels of oxygen inhaled, improve breathing, reduce resting heart rate and increase the tolerance for work?
Exercise
500
best sitting position for patients with copd
- Sit in a chair or in a comfortable position.
- Keep your feet flat on the floor.
- Lean your chest forward a little.
- Rest your elbows on your knees.
- Place your chin in your hands (if you feel comfortable doing so)
- Relax your neck and shoulders as much as you can.
- Practice your breathing techniques.