Energy Conservation
What does “pacing yourself” mean when doing daily activities?
Taking breaks before getting tired to save energy and prevent shortness of breath.
True or False: Patients with COPD should get 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise 3-4 days per week
True
What are some signs you may need urgent medical care?
Severe shortness of breath even at rest
Not able to do any activity because of breathing
Not able to sleep because of breathing
Fever or shaking chills
Feeling confused or very drowsy
Chest pains
Coughing up blood
Too much of these liquids can lead to dehydration and should be limited in patients with COPD.
Alcohol and caffeinated beverages
You feel tired halfway through folding laundry. What’s the best energy conservation strategy to use?
You feel tired halfway through folding laundry. What’s the best energy conservation strategy to use?
What should you do if you are participating in an activity that you always do and you begin to feel fatigue?
Take a break!
I should take a break if I have to take ___ breaths while counting to 15.
2
Patients with COPD may exhibit this symptom that can make it difficult to finish meals.
Shortness of breath (SOB)
Name one way you can change your position during daily activities to conserve energy.
Sit instead of stand.
Which of the following are reasons it may be harder to sleep due to COPD and/or CHF?
A. Medications
B. Difficulty breathing at night
C. Headaches
D. Both A & B
E. All of the above
D. Both A & B
Which of these is a sign that you should “take it easy” today?
A) It feel like you have a chest cold
B) Your appetite is less than normal
C) Your ankles are more swollen
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
True or False: Patients with COPD may benefit from eating 5-6 small meals a day over 3 large meals.
True