COPD

Pathophysiology

100

The two classifications of COPD

Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema

200

Persons with Chronic Bronchitis are more susceptible to ____________ because of irritation to the airways.

Infection

300

___________ is the most common cause of emphysema

Smoking

400

Name two diagnostic tools or test used to diagnose COPD

PFT, X-ray, CT scan, Arterial blood gas analysis , Physical exam

Population Focus

100

The CDC states that ____ million americans were diagnosed with COPD in 2011

15 million

200

COPD is the ____ leading cause of death in the U.S.

3rd

300

What percentage of people with COPD were smokers?

80-85%

400

In 2012 3 million people died of COPD, which is ___% of all deaths globally?

6%

Nursing Diagnosis

100

True or False, this is no cure for COPD

True

200

Name three of the treatment goals for COPD.

Prevention of disease progression (early stages of COPD). 2) Relief of symptoms. 3) Increased activity tolerance, to include exercise. 4) Prevent and treat exacerbations. 5) Prevent and minimize complications. 6) Minimize treatment side-effects. 7) Reduce mortality due to COPD. In addition to the above stated goals all stages of COPD should work to avoid exposure to noxious agents such as tobacco smoke, and air pollution.

300

Name two potential nursing diagnosis covered in the presentation.

Psychosocial Powerlessness r/t progressive nature of diseases Physical Activity Intolerance r/t imbalance between oxygen supply and demand Impaired Gas Exchange r/t ventilation-perfusion inequality Ineffective Airway Clearance r/t bronchoconstriction, increased mucus, ineffective cough, infection Family/Caregiver Interrupted Family Processes r/t role changes

400

What does SABA stand for?

Short acting beta-agonist.

CAM

100

Name the ancient CAM discussed in the presentation that showed to increase activity tolerance.

Acupuncture

200

According to one study mentioned in the presentation, clients who underwent treat at home had worse outcomes than those treated in a clinic. True or False

False

300

Which CAM was a pilot study that was just investigating a new quesiton for the first time

Whole Body Vibration

400

While Assessing Risk Factors name two of three that effected medication adherence the most.

depression co morbid illness perception of medication effectiveness