COPD and respiratory 1132

Diagnosis Decoded

100

I look at your lungs and tell if you have any lung changes due to COPD what am I?

chest X ray

200

I look at how much air the lungs hold while breathing in and out who am I?

lung volume test

300

I look at you PH Poc2 and HCO3 levels who am I

ABGS

400

I look at how much air you can blow out and how fast you can blow it out who am I

 Spirometry

500

I am a test you do while on a treadmill to look at lung function what am I

exercise stress test

Risky Business

100

What is the number one risk factor for copd?

Smoking

200

People with a history of this lung disorder can lead to the development of copd?

Asthma

300

Chemicals, dust, and fumes are considered what kind of risks for copd?

Environmental

400

What percent of copd cases occur in those with a history of smoking?

75%

500

This genetic form of copd is the body’s inability to produce the protein Alpha-1 that helps protect the lungs?

Emphysema

Treatment Toolbox

100

These medications are used to open the airway?

What are bronchodilators

200

Medications to treat COPD are usually given in what form?

What is oral inhalation

300

These medications are used to treat the symptoms of inflammation in COPD patients

 What are corticosteroids

400

This therapy is used at the lowest setting in order not to steal the patient’s drive to breathe

 What is oxygen therapy

500

This machine is used at night to help COPD patients breathe easier and as a preventive measure to stay out of the hospital

 What is bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP)

Emergency! Emergency! COPD Exaerbation

100

What is an exacerbation?

An exacerbation is an acute episode of worsening symptoms of a condition

200

Is severe COPD life-threatening, true or false ?

True

300

What symptoms are more threatening in COPD?

Increased coughing 

Increased change in sputum (ie. Amount, color) 

Increased breathing (ie. Wheeze)

Hypoxia

Hypoxemia 

Cyanosis 

400

What adventurous breath sound is high-pitched, musical, and whistle like? 

wheezing

500

Inadequate oxygen circulation throughout the body resulting in a bluish hue

 Cyanosis

MIC

100

What British singer/songwriter of the hit song “Rehab” suffered from COPD?

 Amy Winehouse

200

I am the nutrient you need the most with COPD what am I

 protein

300

In this disease process, the elasticity of the alveoli is diminished, making it difficult for air exchange to occur

What is emphysema

400

COPD is the number ____ cause of death in the United States

 What is 6th

500

Upon exertion with COPD, fingernails and lips can become discolored, also referred to as?

Cyanotic