Definition
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
True or False: A sign of COPD is swelling of the joints.
False
True or False: COPD is often misdignosed
What is the first thing to do to begin treatment of COPD?
stop smoking
What is one ethical/legal measure nursing can take?
•Privacy of medical information
•Follow care plan
•Correctly document information
•Provide best quality of care possible
•Keep resident informed
•Treat resident with dignity and respect
•Allow them to make independent choices
What part of the body does COPD affect?
What is cyanosis?
Blueness of the skin, lips, or nail beds
List 2 things doctors look at before they perform any test to diagnose COPD
What are 2 examples of lung therapies?
oxygen therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation program
True or False: Nursing should use clear, simple language when talking to residents.
True
What are the two causes of COPD?
List 3 signs or symptoms of COPD
•Persistent cough with production of sputum
•Wheezing
•Shortness of breath
•Chest tightness
•Cyanosis
•Trouble with deep breathing
•Frequent respiratory infections
•Confusion
•Body weakness
•Lack of energy
•Trouble eating meals due to shortness of breath
•Unintended weight loss
•Swelling in the ankles, feet, or legs
•Exacerbations
What is the purpose of an arterial blood gas analysis?
It measures the lungs abilities to oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide.
What does bronchodilator medication do?
Relax muscles of the airway and help to relieve coughing and make breathing easier
Why is it especially important to prevent the spread of infection to patients with COPD?
Their respiratory systems are compromised and they are more susceptible to respiratory infections that can potentially cause death in residents with COPD.
What is the difference between chronic bronchitis and emphysema?
Chronic bronchitis is the inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes of the respiratory tract.
Emphysema is a condition in which the lining of the alveoli of the lungs is damaged which leads to the formation of air pockets in the lungs that trap air and cause the lungs to slowly increase in size causing it to be more difficult to breathe
What are exacerbations?
What is a common cause of COPD that can help doctors determine a diagnosis of COPD?
cigarette smoking
List the 3 types of surgery that can be performed.
lung volume reduction
lung transplant
bullectomy
What respiratory sign is common in individuals with COPD?
shallow, labored breathing
What is COPD?
A chronic disease of the lungs in which they become inflamed and cause airflow to be obstructed.
The tubes of the respiratory system become partially blocked due to swelling or mucus and the alveoli of the lungs become less flexible and can cave-in which leads to difficulty breathing, especially with exhalation and emptying the lungs
What is the most common sign and symptom of COPD?
A persistent cough that produces sputum
What are pulmonary function tests and what is an example of one?
They determine if the lungs are able to deliver enough oxygen to the blood and to measure how much a patient can inhale and exhale.
Spirometry
What are three things someone with COPD can do for themselves to treat their disease?
control breathing
clearing airways
exercising regularly
eating healthy
avoiding smoke and air pollution
visiting doctor regularly
What should be kept out of a patients room who is on oxygen?
fire hazards